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RF52 LRE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,026 mi
Last recorded58,026 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,026 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 58,019 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 44,482 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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RF52 LRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 RF52 LRE, 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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How do I check the history of RF52 LRE?

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What year was RF52 LRE registered?

RF52 LRE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is RF52 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 LRE shows 3 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.

Does RF52 LRE have outstanding finance?

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