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DY52 FAM

2002 Mercedes Ml

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,008 mi
Last recorded117,008 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes Ml85,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 FAM
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,008 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,739 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,182 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 111,182 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 107,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2012 107,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,406 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 102,406 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,338 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 92,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,693 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to get low on inside edges

Fail 11 Dec 2009 81,693 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to get low on inside edges

Pass 22 Nov 2008 68,290 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,954 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,529 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,941 miles

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

both rear tyres have nails in tread

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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DY52 FAM is a 2002 Mercedes Ml in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 85,656 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 FAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY52 FAM is a 2002 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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