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FA52 WEP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,506 mi
Last recorded91,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 WEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 91,506 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 83,512 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 75,380 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 75,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 68,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 63,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested with decelerometer

engine oil low level

Fail 3 May 2014 63,088 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested with decelerometer

engine oil low level

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,974 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2012 52,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

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

SRS light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 1 May 2012 52,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

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

SRS light illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,727 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,727 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 40,790 miles

All Four Tyres Perished and Front Pair Worn Low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,790 miles

All Four Tyres Perished and Front Pair Worn Low

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,558 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 29,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,955 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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FA52 WEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FA52 WEP, 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 FA52 WEP registered?

FA52 WEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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