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FY52 GCO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,021 mi
Last recorded116,021 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 GCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 106,081 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,872 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 94,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 777,085 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 777,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 53,838 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 53,824 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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FY52 GCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY52 GCO, 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

How do I check the history of FY52 GCO?

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What year was FY52 GCO registered?

FY52 GCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is FY52 GCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 GCO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY52 GCO have outstanding finance?

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