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MM52 BFF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 138,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nsr spring coils closed up on bottom ,injectors chuffing

Fail 3 Jan 2019 138,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nsr spring coils closed up on bottom ,injectors chuffing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 135,600 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accross rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,842 miles

offside rear indicator bulb slightly faded

pin hole in offside outer c v gaiter

some play in offside steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2017 128,831 miles

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

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

offside rear indicator bulb slightly faded

pin hole in offside outer c v gaiter

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2016 119,640 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,637 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2015 112,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,617 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 102,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,268 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

high level brake light / reflector inop

Fail 6 Jan 2012 94,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

high level brake light / reflector inop

Pass 14 Jan 2011 84,161 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all tyres worn on edges & close to wear bands

discs worn & corroded

grease traces on o/s drive shaft boot

play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Fail 14 Jan 2011 84,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

all tyres worn on edges & close to wear bands

discs worn & corroded

grease traces on o/s drive shaft boot

play detected in o/s & n/s of steering rack at road wheels

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,036 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,918 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,075 miles

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

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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MM52 BFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MM52 BFF, 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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MM52 BFF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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