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WX52 UDL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

191,741 mi
Last recorded191,741 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 UDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 191,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 191,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 175,662 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 175,631 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside steering rack mount bush worn [not excessive play]

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 163,277 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 150,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 139,925 miles

lift in front and rear lower ball joints

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2020 139,925 miles

Power steering malfunctioning belt splipping (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lift in front and rear lower ball joints

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2019 126,982 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

slight lift in front and rear lower ball joints

Fail 18 Sep 2019 126,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

slight lift in front and rear lower ball joints

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,535 miles

slight corrosion brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,574 miles

rear brake pipes slightcorrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,573 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes slightcorrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,179 miles

brake pipes corroding strong advise

nearside rear tyre sidewall minor damage

offside front tyre worn edge

Fail 23 Sep 2015 88,179 miles

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

brake pipes corroding strong advise

nearside rear tyre sidewall minor damage

offside front tyre worn edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre deflated

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f + n/s/f tyre deflated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 75,938 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,663 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower suspension arm has play in ball joint

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges, replacement may soon be needed

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges, replacement may soon be needed

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,949 miles

front brake discs / pads worn

rear brake discs / pads worn, pads may soon need replacing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,840 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,185 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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WX52 UDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WX52 UDL, 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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WX52 UDL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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