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FG52 WHT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

108,215 mi
Last recorded108,215 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 108,206 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working foglamp illuminates instead of position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 107,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 106,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 106,248 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper high level stoplamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring partially collapsed

Pass 21 Sep 2021 102,730 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,762 miles

Front front fogs inop

Offside Rear diff seal weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front front fogs inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear diff seal weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre/ rear seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 94,777 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre/ rear seat belt missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,548 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2018 88,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

oil leak (border line)

Fail 7 Sep 2018 88,529 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear outer edge

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 83,223 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear outer edge

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,135 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 72,560 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,459 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 64,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,847 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 12 Oct 2011 50,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,856 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,590 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 19,640 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 19,640 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WHT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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