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WF52 DVJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,817 mi
Last recorded102,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 DVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 102,817 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 cylinder shaped bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure undertray/brake disk guards fitted not manufactors standard but secure and not obstructing suspension components (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covered in mud/dirt

Fail 11 May 2021 102,817 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 cylinder shaped bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure undertray/brake disk guards fitted not manufactors standard but secure and not obstructing suspension components (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covered in mud/dirt

Pass 27 May 2020 89,497 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise : nearside inner steering arm slightly worn

advise : offside front brake level sensor/lever corroded

advise : rear anti-rollbar links corroded

Fail 27 May 2020 89,497 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise : nearside inner steering arm slightly worn

advise : offside front brake level sensor/lever corroded

advise : rear anti-rollbar links corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 80,762 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 80,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,726 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 17 May 2016 75,547 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 29 May 2015 73,728 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 29 May 2015 73,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 14 May 2014 71,166 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2014 71,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 63,459 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,858 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 48,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,302 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 30,196 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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WF52 DVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WF52 DVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF52 DVJ registered?

WF52 DVJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WF52 DVJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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