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SV52 CYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,916 mi
Last recorded199,916 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 CYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 199,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 180,623 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 180,623 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 149,535 miles

underbody,under suspension slight rusty. front brake pipes rusty fuel pipes slightly rusty rear discs slightly pitted offside rear wheel slightly binding.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 146,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 129,797 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,460 miles

all 4 bushes on front anti-roll bar are worn

n/s centre bush worn on rear anti-roll bar

Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,579 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 94,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,574 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 74,574 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,739 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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SV52 CYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV52 CYS, 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 SV52 CYS registered?

SV52 CYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is SV52 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 CYS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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