MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear bumper damaged
Oil leak
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust heat shield insecure
o/s/f rack end worn
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
2-3 mm tread depth on nearside front tyre
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre outer edge worn and nail in tread
2-3 mm tread depth on nearside front tyre
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside rear tyre outer edge worn and nail in tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH52 WLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 SH52 WLF, 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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SH52 WLF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 December 2002.
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