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WR52 ZZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,478 mi
Last recorded156,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 ZZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,478 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 156,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 151,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 151,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 151,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 148,101 miles

Front multi rib belt has lost 3 out of 6 grooves in very poor condition

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 148,101 miles

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

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

Front multi rib belt has lost 3 out of 6 grooves in very poor condition

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 144,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 132,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 123,028 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jan 2011 115,996 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Fail 11 Jan 2011 115,996 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

Pass 13 Jan 2010 107,226 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

imbalance on parking brake

offside front side light dim

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

slight fluffing on drivers seatbelt webbing

slight lift in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

slight movement in both front track rod ends

Fail 8 Jan 2010 107,226 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

imbalance on parking brake

offside front side light dim

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

slight fluffing on drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 98,785 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 98,785 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 10 Jan 2008 88,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 2 Jan 2007 72,276 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN IN DRIVERS VIEW NOT 10MM YET

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK ASSY BOTH SIDES

Pass 2 Jan 2007 72,276 miles

IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON WINDSCREEN IN DRIVERS VIEW NOT 10MM YET

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING RACK ASSY BOTH SIDES

Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,338 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in steering rack & pinion

Fail 15 Dec 2005 56,338 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight movement in steering rack & pinion

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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WR52 ZZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WR52 ZZU, 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 WR52 ZZU registered?

WR52 ZZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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