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FH52 ESO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,044 mi
Last recorded185,044 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 185,044 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint NS/OS (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken NS/OS (2.4.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NS/OS (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NS/OS (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 177,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 172,804 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 164,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 164,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 147,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 133,127 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 112,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,024 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 88,024 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 68,027 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 68,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,396 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 52,396 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 52,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 49,088 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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FH52 ESO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH52 ESO, 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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FH52 ESO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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