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WO52 JAO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,249 mi
Last recorded132,249 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 132,249 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer and inner sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear brake pipes coated in paint and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,186 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just before abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-wheel arch cover by pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-wheel arch cover by pipe clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,217 miles

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

Nearside mirror head loose

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,205 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror head loose

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under undertray slight corrosion by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in paint (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 102,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 95,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

under-shield covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 82,194 miles

engine covers fitted

undershield covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 74,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaks

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,370 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,574 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,721 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,247 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 JAO 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 90.5%.

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 JAO, 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 WO52 JAO registered?

WO52 JAO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is WO52 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO52 JAO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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