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SP52 VSJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2014 130,321 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 119,648 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 119,648 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2012 116,838 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 116,835 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 111,923 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 111,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,494 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2009 81,192 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 81,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge below limit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,703 miles

FRONT TYRES 2MM ON INNER BAND

REAR TYRES BETWEEN 2.5 AND 3MM

Fail 25 Sep 2008 74,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

FRONT TYRES 2MM ON INNER BAND

REAR TYRES BETWEEN 2.5 AND 3MM

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,805 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 2MM ON INNER TESTABLE BAND

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON MINIMUM ON INNER TESTABLE BAND

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 33,528 miles

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

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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SP52 VSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP52 VSJ, 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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SP52 VSJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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