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FV52 EHD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,521 mi
Last recorded109,521 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 109,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 105,140 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,939 miles

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

rear parking brake system requires adjustment or repair .efficiency 20%

Fail 28 Aug 2013 97,939 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 89,708 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2011 86,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 82,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,242 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 55,938 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 55,924 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 54,678 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 43,090 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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FV52 EHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV52 EHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 EHD registered?

FV52 EHD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is FV52 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 EHD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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