MOT Status
ValidMileage
201,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 nails in offsibe rear tyre tread
cut on nearside rear tyre tread
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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