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WX52 VGC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 135,538 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

corrosion to tow bar.

suspect n/s sill corroded but covers fitted obscuring vision. corrosion throughout.

Fail 28 Dec 2022 135,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

corrosion to tow bar.

suspect n/s sill corroded but covers fitted obscuring vision. corrosion throughout.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 133,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

front and rear lower ball joints slight lift in joints

front anti roll bushes play

oil leak

play in both track rod ends

slight corrosion brake pipes

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front and rear lower ball joints slight lift in joints

front anti roll bushes play

oil leak

play in both track rod ends

slight corrosion brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2016 124,393 miles

offside rear shock absorber seaping

play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

track rod ends slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,474 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 118,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 24 Jul 2014 114,915 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 114,842 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 111,852 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 107,599 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 102,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 96,655 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 83,733 miles

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.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 76,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 66,769 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 VGC 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 81%.

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 WX52 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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