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SH52 MDF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,160 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,151 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 75,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,111 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,126 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,518 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 54,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,006 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 400,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,915 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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SH52 MDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH52 MDF, 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 SH52 MDF registered?

SH52 MDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is SH52 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 MDF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH52 MDF have outstanding finance?

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