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WO52 BBU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,181 mi
Last recorded122,181 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 122,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,754 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,817 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 x bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet gas strut is off nearside..

parking brake only just met requirments....

rear plastic bumper damaged at top....

Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,268 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate BAS / ESP light is on.... (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty ???? main beam IS on in all switch possitions.... (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 x bushes worn.... (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox' 2mm only (3.5.1g)

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

bonnet gas strut is off nearside..

parking brake only just met requirments....

rear plastic bumper damaged at top....

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,729 miles

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

note; bonnet gas struts not working....

note; nearside front inner tread aprox' 3mm....

Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,721 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

note; bonnet gas struts not working....

note; nearside front inner tread aprox' 3mm....

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,760 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,702 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 62,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,892 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 58,892 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 51,992 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,326 miles

parking brake travel requires attention

Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,629 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 32,321 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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WO52 BBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WO52 BBU, 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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WO52 BBU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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