MOT Status
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234,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes from abs unit that run along front of car (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise brake discs lipped & worn
advise front brake pipes surfac e corrosion
advise n/s rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
advise brake discs lipped & worn
advise front brake pipes surfac e corrosion
advise n/s rear tyre perished
strong advise propshaft joint worn to exess
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall
oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in nearside rear tyre
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nail in nearside rear tyre
oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
high beam brake light inop
o/s/f wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
high beam brake light inop
o/s/f wiper blade split
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise slight play/wear in front antiroll bar bushes & drop links
advise slight play/wear in front antiroll bar bushes & drop links
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA52 NZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?
VA52 NZM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 October 2002.
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