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SH52 MFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,826 mi
Last recorded132,826 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 132,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,869 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 122,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 112,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S/R and O/S/R lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully see all brake pipes due to trim

Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,602 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Over rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 98,182 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 98,182 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 96,468 miles

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

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 93,720 miles

some areas of brake piping coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Fail 25 Jan 2013 93,720 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

some areas of brake piping coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,614 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

slight movement at n/side inner steering tie rod ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,992 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 78,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,497 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 54,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 43,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to proparly check brake pipes due to dirt

Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,141 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 MFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SH52 MFZ, 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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SH52 MFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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