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VA52 NLM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,176 mi
Last recorded131,176 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2024 131,176 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to servo action (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 131,162 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo leaking air (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2022 127,844 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rattle from centre box

slight movement offside front wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2022 127,844 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rattle from centre box

slight movement offside front wheel

Fail 11 May 2022 127,835 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre box rattles

slight movement offside front wheel

Pass 7 May 2021 122,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2021 122,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 118,302 miles

front metal brake pipes corroding

movement in o/s inner rack end

Fail 3 Dec 2019 118,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front metal brake pipes corroding

movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,285 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 108,963 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 102,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,413 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 98,715 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 98,715 miles

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 84,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 83,633 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 79,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 79,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 70,960 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 63,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 47,087 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,941 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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VA52 NLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VA52 NLM, 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 VA52 NLM registered?

VA52 NLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 December 2002.

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