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FD52 PSU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 PSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 137,160 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust joint (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing Droplink (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 124,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,776 miles

All front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

All rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear and nsf tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Brak pipes from master cylinder are slightly corroded

OSF track rod end has slight play

Oil leak

Slight play in nsf lower balljoint

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

All rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Both rear and nsf tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Brak pipes from master cylinder are slightly corroded

OSF track rod end has slight play

Oil leak

Slight play in nsf lower balljoint

Pass 31 Mar 2014 112,778 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 112,776 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre walls starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Mar 2013 105,564 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 105,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

airbag warning light on

rear exhaust section connection slight leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,151 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

centre rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipes corroded

smell of fuel

wear on n/s/f tyre outer edge

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,720 miles

BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR BECOMING CORRODED AND REQUIRES REPLACING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

SRS LIGHT ILUMINATED

UNABLE TO EXAMINE BUT SUSPECT FRONT BRAKE PADS TO BE WEARING THIN

Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,162 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 68,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear seats not fitted rear seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,240 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 45,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 34,850 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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FD52 PSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD52 PSU, 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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FD52 PSU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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