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SD52 RGY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,075 mi
Last recorded159,075 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 RGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 159,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Cills both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2025 158,986 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting full beam when inducator goes on cut full beam out on both lights (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower part off wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 152,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside repeater lens defective

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 134,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 125,399 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,627 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 104,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,101 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,146 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,443 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,184 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 63,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,931 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,344 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,733 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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SD52 RGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD52 RGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD52 RGY registered?

SD52 RGY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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