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SN52 FSV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 130,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 122,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 116,463 miles

Central Front slight engine oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,923 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering hose (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2014 93,363 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2013 86,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2012 79,680 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,680 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 65,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,717 miles

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

both rear coil springs are badly corroded

cat converter is rattling

offside side repeater damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear coil springs are badly corroded

cat converter is rattling

offside front tyre has a nail in it

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,769 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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SN52 FSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SN52 FSV, 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 SN52 FSV registered?

SN52 FSV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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