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SA52 FFL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,096 mi
Last recorded228,096 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 228,096 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 225,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 220,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 211,360 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 202,284 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 196,083 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 195,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 191,136 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 187,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 179,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 165,336 miles

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 145,791 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,308 miles

crack in zone b and unswept area noy affecting drivers view

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,634 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,404 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 102,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,017 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 78,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,783 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge .

Pass 31 Oct 2005 26,599 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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SA52 FFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SA52 FFL, 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 SA52 FFL registered?

SA52 FFL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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