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FIG 6397

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

201,064 mi
Last recorded201,064 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 6397
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 201,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 195,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 187,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. Rear across subframe worst. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres edge wear at inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 179,675 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 179,663 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 174,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 174,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 166,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 159,538 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 159,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 148,770 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 148,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 139,135 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 139,133 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 128,601 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,270 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 118,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,520 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 106,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,265 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 96,265 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,434 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,993 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,775 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,325 miles

2 nails in offsibe rear tyre tread

cut on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,941 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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FIG 6397 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FIG 6397, 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 FIG 6397 registered?

FIG 6397 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FIG 6397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 6397 shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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