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WF52 CUW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,498 mi
Last recorded138,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 CUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,498 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 138,498 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 131,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 125,320 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,582 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 116,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,751 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 104,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak ()

headlights faded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 95,271 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 95,267 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 84,963 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,559 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 71,556 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 66,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,438 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,342 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,823 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 42,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,696 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 30,391 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,435 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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WF52 CUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WF52 CUW, 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 WF52 CUW registered?

WF52 CUW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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