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SV52 CVX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,982 mi
Last recorded155,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 155,982 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 155,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 145,505 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 145,502 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,272 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 139,272 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 132,604 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 132,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 132,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 123,440 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 123,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,597 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 106,338 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,671 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,194 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 85,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 85,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,754 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 63,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,043 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 55,043 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,024 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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SV52 CVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV52 CVX, 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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What year was SV52 CVX registered?

SV52 CVX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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