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FC02 DFD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Lpg 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,462 mi
Last recorded112,462 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 112,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 103,783 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs scored

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,994 miles

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 88,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,036 miles

auto/box pan gasket leaking

washer bottle leaking

Pass 13 May 2006 58,459 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 58,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FC02 DFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FC02 DFD, 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 FC02 DFD registered?

FC02 DFD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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