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SA52 VGF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

107,631 mi
Last recorded107,631 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 107,631 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,133 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 106,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,252 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 104,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 104,074 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,419 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 100,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 98,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 96,491 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 96,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 93,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,153 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 87,002 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 87,002 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 29 May 2013 83,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 May 2013 83,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 80,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 76,882 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 76,882 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 69,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2010 69,993 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 64,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 64,016 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 58,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 52,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 45,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,388 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 VGF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

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

Is SA52 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA52 VGF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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