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SM52 BVD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,949 mi
Last recorded130,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,949 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,415 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 108,427 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 102,663 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 97,504 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,642 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring fractured at an extreme end

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,506 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside rear coil spring fractured at an extreme end

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,555 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp self leveler broken.

Tow elec socket insecure.

o/s no. plate lamp inop on rear door.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 86,555 miles

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

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

Headlamp self leveler broken.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow elec socket insecure.

o/s no. plate lamp inop on rear door.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,032 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 79,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,761 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise parking brake near limit 17%

advise play at offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,268 miles

slight play at steering rack

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 30 Jan 2009 62,268 miles

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

slight play at steering rack

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,763 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,802 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 45,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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SM52 BVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM52 BVD, 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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SM52 BVD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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