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FP52 BTO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,360 mi
Last recorded119,360 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,182 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 117,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 114,318 miles

both rear wheel arches have surface rust

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,616 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 82,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,087 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 75,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 67,328 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,565 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes fully due to body covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,575 miles

both rear indicators going white

front numberplate poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,868 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 41,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroded

no plates deteriorated

o/s screenwash poor

o/s/f seat side trim insecure

o/s/f tyre bald inner egde,n/s/f worn outer edge

permanent 4wd,some items/areas not assessed

rear indicators faded

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,136 miles

Slight play front hub/steering area

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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FP52 BTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP52 BTO, 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 FP52 BTO registered?

FP52 BTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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