MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
wear in front antiroll bar bushes / surface corrosion n/s/f brake pipe / oil leaks / surface corrosion on rear brake disc / airbag light on......
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
wear in front antiroll bar bushes / surface corrosion n/s/f brake pipe / oil leaks / surface corrosion on rear brake disc / airbag light on......
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM52 BSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SM52 BSY, 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 SM52 BSY registered?
SM52 BSY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 November 2002.
Is SM52 BSY safe to buy?
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