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DF52 BUP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,020 mi
Last recorded116,020 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,867 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND ALL IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 109,461 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND ALL IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,350 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 93,348 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,573 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,747 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 55,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,281 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,572 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,862 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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DF52 BUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF52 BUP, 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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DF52 BUP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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