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SK52 FSN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,743 mi
Last recorded88,743 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 FSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,743 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 88,743 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,308 miles

front / rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 80,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,290 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,694 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,571 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 71,571 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,631 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 56,885 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 50,641 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 44,634 miles

ADVICE o/s/f tyre worn on edges. rear axle brake pipe as surface corrosion.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 44,634 miles

ADVICE o/s/f tyre worn on edges. rear axle brake pipe as surface corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,241 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 36,305 miles

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

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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SK52 FSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK52 FSN, 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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SK52 FSN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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