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PH52 EAT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,299 mi
Last recorded151,299 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH52 EAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 151,299 miles

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

Oil leak

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

genral corrosion throgh out car

Pass 10 Jan 2012 139,105 miles

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

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 4 Jan 2012 139,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 1 Dec 2010 124,271 miles

damage to nearside sill

indicator bulb colour !

offside rear lower ball joint has slight lift

rear braje pads near limit

Fail 25 Nov 2010 123,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to nearside sill

indicator bulb colour !

offside rear lower ball joint has slight lift

rear braje pads near limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 103,077 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,338 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Battery Is Insecure,Bolt Missing At Clamp (Battery Clamp Also Secures Various Engine Hoses).

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 70,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 57,848 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 57,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 48,169 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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PH52 EAT 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 PH52 EAT, 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 PH52 EAT registered?

PH52 EAT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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The MOT history for PH52 EAT 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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