MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear SILL SKINS CORRODED
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED
trays/covers obscuring some testable items
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear SILL SKINS CORRODED
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED
trays/covers obscuring some testable items
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR SILLS CORRODED
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Oil leaking excessively from transmission PAS PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR SILLS CORRODED
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
various suspension componants corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SOME UNDER CAR COMPONANTS RUSTY
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both /one is dull (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most under car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
trays/covers obscuring some testable items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Road wheel fixing missing one bolt on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both /one is dull (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most under car (5.3.3 (b) (i))
trays/covers obscuring some testable items
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REQUIRMENTS ONLY JUST MET (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REQUIRMENTS ONLY JUST MET (3.7.B.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA52 MPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 VA52 MPO, 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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VA52 MPO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 December 2002.
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