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LF52 FSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,085 mi
Last recorded118,085 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 114,250 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 110,234 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,222 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,527 miles

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,159 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 81,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 72,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,345 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,698 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,242 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,975 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 22,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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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LF52 FSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF52 FSV, 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 LF52 FSV registered?

LF52 FSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is LF52 FSV safe to buy?

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