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BW52 SYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,282 mi
Last recorded59,282 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 SYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,282 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 59,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 59,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 55,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 55,711 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 53,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 53,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,169 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 51,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 51,221 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,129 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,272 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,990 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,122 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 29,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 21,105 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 21,105 miles

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

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

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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BW52 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW52 SYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW52 SYU?

You can check the full history of BW52 SYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW52 SYU registered?

BW52 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is BW52 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 SYU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW52 SYU have outstanding finance?

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