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SM52 FGA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,481 mi
Last recorded186,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 FGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 186,481 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 177,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 162,551 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 156,815 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 134,029 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 134,029 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 113,096 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 84,674 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 84,674 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,356 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,080 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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SM52 FGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SM52 FGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM52 FGA?

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What year was SM52 FGA registered?

SM52 FGA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is SM52 FGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 FGA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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