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FB51 BFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 148,166 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 148,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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FB51 BFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB51 BFK, 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 FB51 BFK registered?

FB51 BFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FB51 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB51 BFK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB51 BFK have outstanding finance?

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