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SL52 EWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 EWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,564 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,564 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,171 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,598 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 58,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,995 miles

Power steering pipe insecure.

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 53,995 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe insecure.

slight oil leak.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,994 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 47,072 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod inner end

Pass 7 Feb 2011 47,072 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod inner end

Pass 6 Feb 2010 43,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,126 miles

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack inner ends

Fail 6 Feb 2009 40,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack inner ends

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,355 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 34,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,856 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 EWV 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 65%.

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 SL52 EWV, 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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SL52 EWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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