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SG52 DUU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,872 mi
Last recorded136,872 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 DUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to the cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 122,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 114,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,194 miles

Front & rear brake pads close to 1.5mm limit

Nearside Front & offside tyres wearing edges close to 1.6mm

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,194 miles

Front & rear brake pads close to 1.5mm limit

Nearside Front & offside tyres wearing edges close to 1.6mm

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 93,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,387 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 82,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,904 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 78,029 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 78,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,622 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,559 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 48,497 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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SG52 DUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG52 DUU, 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 SG52 DUU registered?

SG52 DUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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