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SY52 FDZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,476 mi
Last recorded126,476 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 FDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 126,476 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 120,052 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,003 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 107,655 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 107,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,460 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,460 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO ABS UNIT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,859 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,351 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 75,242 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 67,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,077 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,377 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 43,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,842 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 36,956 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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SY52 FDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 SY52 FDZ, 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 SY52 FDZ registered?

SY52 FDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SY52 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 FDZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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