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SE52 JWM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,832 mi
Last recorded174,832 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 JWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 174,832 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 174,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 147,500 miles

Brake pedal spongy due to wheel bearing excess movement (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.63 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring due to wheel bearing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,854 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 128,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear wheel arch covered with type

Pass 20 Sep 2014 124,177 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering arm gater

Pass 2 Sep 2013 117,480 miles

Both rear discs worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 114,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 112,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 108,430 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,959 miles

offside front outer anti roll bar bush slightly worn

offside rear rear seat not in use at time off test

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front outer anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,188 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 45,690 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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SE52 JWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SE52 JWM, 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 SE52 JWM registered?

SE52 JWM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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