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FV52 HND

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,007 mi
Last recorded133,007 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 HND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 133,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,413 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 115,143 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 112,157 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 112,157 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,916 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 106,908 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front sensing arm bracket broken (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 102,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,108 miles

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

front suspension level sensor broken

Fail 23 Jul 2012 101,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension level sensor broken

Fail 27 Jan 2012 101,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 92,983 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2009 81,979 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,336 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 70,207 miles

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

advise handbrake poor effort

Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,820 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 53,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,696 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 49,831 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 HND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV52 HND, 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 FV52 HND registered?

FV52 HND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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