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CF52 FLM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,210 mi
Last recorded135,210 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 135,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 135,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 131,023 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 120,849 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 103,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 103,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 98,859 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 98,859 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,059 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 94,059 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,473 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 85,473 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,953 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Aug 2017 78,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 55,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 51,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,672 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,585 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 36,562 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,142 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads are low

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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CF52 FLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CF52 FLM, 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 CF52 FLM registered?

CF52 FLM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is CF52 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 FLM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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