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FG52 WHP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,049 mi
Last recorded137,049 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 137,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 134,514 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 134,511 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack leakage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp washers not working, both front

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,699 miles

Nearside Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 133,699 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 131,831 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,942 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 128,942 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,939 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 128,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and sections leading to rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 128,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sections of front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint at hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,255 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 119,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 119,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 115,977 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 115,965 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 111,683 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 105,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 97,868 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 97,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 83,427 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,474 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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FG52 WHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG52 WHP, 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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FG52 WHP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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