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WA52 LXS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,146 mi
Last recorded168,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 LXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 168,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 168,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 154,051 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 153,969 miles

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 153,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 151,831 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 151,831 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,133 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear and centre rear seat belts missing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 144,616 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear and centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 134,589 miles

near side rear and centre rear seat belts are missing

Fail 15 Feb 2013 134,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear and centre rear seat belts are missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 123,539 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 23 Feb 2012 123,539 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 17 Feb 2011 108,218 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition rear number plate

movement steering rack on mounting bushes

offside rear seat not fitted could not check seat belt

Fail 10 Feb 2011 107,935 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition rear number plate

movement steering rack on mounting bushes

offside rear seat not fitted could not check seat belt

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,507 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,507 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear light lense damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,394 miles

very slight movement in front inner and outer anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2006 71,070 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 57,644 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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WA52 LXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WA52 LXS, 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 WA52 LXS registered?

WA52 LXS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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