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LW52 FPD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,148 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 83,148 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,341 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,988 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,284 miles

water low; battery flat;

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

airbag warning light is on

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

automatic box is leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2008 41,223 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

automatic box is leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,582 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak from automatic gearbox sump gasket

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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LW52 FPD 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 66.7%.

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 LW52 FPD, 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

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What year was LW52 FPD registered?

LW52 FPD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LW52 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 FPD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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