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WP52 ACO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,754 mi
Last recorded140,754 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ACO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 140,735 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 133,663 miles

Front Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 128,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,938 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 117,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lower section of ns rear coil spring broken but is still seated correctly

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2011 75,904 miles

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear outer seat

front and rear tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre worn very low

slight play at nearside rear hub assembly

suspect center stop light not working

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,467 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 61,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,535 miles

all tyres near limit's

rear indicater's started to discolour

Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,061 miles

brake pads getting low

tyres low of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,098 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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WP52 ACO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WP52 ACO, 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 WP52 ACO registered?

WP52 ACO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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