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VN52 NVB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,948 mi
Last recorded198,948 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 NVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 198,948 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsr park and service brake slight low effort

rear valance heavy corrosion with holes (non structural)

Pass 6 Dec 2018 194,407 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 194,407 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 183,923 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 11 Dec 2017 183,923 miles

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

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 28 Nov 2016 172,374 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 28 Nov 2016 172,374 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 159,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 146,629 miles

brake pipe feeding rear axle corroded

brake pipe on rear sub frame corroded

osr osf nsf tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2013 133,998 miles

osf nsf tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pipe on subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 122,084 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,665 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 92,219 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 76,426 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,367 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 65,367 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,989 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,954 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,115 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

button, stopping buckle from dropping down incorrectly fitted

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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VN52 NVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN52 NVB, 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 VN52 NVB registered?

VN52 NVB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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