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ML52PTY
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
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- Registration ML52PTY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
11
Passes
9
Failures
55%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all unable to get plug into socketdue to bumper (4.10 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe fouling on engine sump (2.1.5 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear handbrake effort low
- Offside Rear foot brake effort low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil leaks loads of
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- centre rear seat belt missing
- Nearside Rear bumper damaged
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated cover missing (4.10 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,801 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leaks
- smell of diesel in engine bay
- Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
19 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- smell of diesel in engine bay
- engine oil leaks
4 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,164 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018 19 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- water leak??
- both front outer cv boots pin holes
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,438 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
19 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,306 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2016 19 Jun 20261 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,306 MI
19 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,669 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 19 Jun 20265 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 19 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,491 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 19 Jun 202615 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,005 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,858 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2009 19 Jun 202628 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,005 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2008 19 Jun 202624 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,544 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML52PTY was registered on 2002-10-18
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