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FJ52 BHE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,486 mi
Last recorded124,486 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 BHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 124,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 117,119 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 106,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,669 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 100,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,714 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 93,704 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 83,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,855 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges - 255/55x19

Fail 8 Sep 2010 80,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges - 255/55x19

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,689 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 72,670 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,916 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,432 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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FJ52 BHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ52 BHE, 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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FJ52 BHE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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