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SL52 DWU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

404,451 mi
Last recorded404,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 DWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 404,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 402,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 398,081 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 390,614 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 390,614 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 383,111 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 374,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 367,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 350,879 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 317,311 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 317,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 284,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 251,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 211,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 163,876 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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SL52 DWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SL52 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL52 DWU registered?

SL52 DWU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SL52 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 DWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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