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FA52 YHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,273 mi
Last recorded142,273 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 YHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 142,273 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 142,271 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 133,178 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,221 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 114,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,439 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bolt condition

wear on front brake discs

wear on front tyres on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

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

lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,988 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight play to offside front steering rack end

offside rear damage to bumper

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r bumper damage

o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/r upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,133 miles

Nearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f rackend has slight play

o/s/r bumper damage

o/s/r n/s/r o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on edges

o/s/r upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,708 miles

Corosion to both nearside main brake pipes at rear & to rear flexi

Slight play in steering rack ends

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,122 miles

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

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

Wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,139 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,425 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 53,371 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 47,147 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 YHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FA52 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

FA52 YHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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