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SN52 FTA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,196 mi
Last recorded170,196 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 170,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes at front axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 170,190 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two pipes at front axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 164,913 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wing corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2018 160,871 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 160,865 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 158,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 154,879 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 146,784 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 139,183 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 132,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 124,260 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,286 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 108,569 miles

o/sf steering rack slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 98,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,268 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,263 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,286 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,983 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 63,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 63,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 FTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FTA, 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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SN52 FTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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