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OV52 XFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,596 mi
Last recorded125,596 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 XFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,596 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,586 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay below fluid reservoir (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

plastic under guards fitted not allowing full inspection of brake lines

Pass 18 Sep 2015 113,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 113,330 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,961 miles

Gearbox has a minor oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,059 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,127 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Oct 2011 80,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2010 72,874 miles

advise both front tyres low tread,going bald on edges

advise rear brake pipe across axle ,corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 58,059 miles

advise chip in windscreen,drivers side,just out of swept area,advise repair before spreading

advise n/s/r park brake effort low,bringing down percentage ,just passed,ie 16%

advise nothing allowed to be put in the swept area of windscreen

advise spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Nov 2007 50,694 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,145 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)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 32,764 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads getting low

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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OV52 XFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OV52 XFT, 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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OV52 XFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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