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HY52 FHF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

222,359 mi
Last recorded222,359 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 FHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 222,359 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

OSR door trim missing

OSR tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

SRS light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 221,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front discs worn

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

OSR door trim missing

OSR tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

SRS light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 199,751 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 199,750 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

handbrake accetable at time of test

salt deposits to brake pipes and ends

Pass 18 Jan 2010 181,388 miles

handbrake accetable at time of test

rear number plate has been cleaned accetable at time of test

Fail 15 Jan 2010 181,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 158,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 158,367 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 135,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,398 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 98,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 69,109 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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HY52 FHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HY52 FHF, 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 HY52 FHF registered?

HY52 FHF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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