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GK52 FWH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,234 mi
Last recorded113,234 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 113,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,226 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,349 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 107,345 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noise from steering wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2012 100,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,914 miles

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

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

oil leak can see were from engine bay

Fail 7 Nov 2011 94,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak can see were from engine bay

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,510 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 92,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 85,894 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,103 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2008 78,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,621 miles

nearside washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 69,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,146 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,351 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 63,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GK52 FWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GK52 FWH, 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 GK52 FWH registered?

GK52 FWH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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