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VA52 UAG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,777 mi
Last recorded173,777 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 UAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 173,777 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 164,539 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 156,826 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corroded in various places

Pass 25 Feb 2017 132,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 128,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 125,668 miles

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

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

underneath vehicle corroded in various places

Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,913 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,913 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 67,977 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,631 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 30,712 miles

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

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

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 UAG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

VA52 UAG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VA52 UAG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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