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WA52 BFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,404 mi
Last recorded185,404 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 185,404 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2017 185,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 181,784 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 181,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 171,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 162,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 154,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag and srs light on

front number plate loose

offside outer washer jet block

Pass 16 Dec 2011 145,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 136,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 121,450 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 121,419 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 108,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 84,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,878 miles

slight lift in all 4 lower balljoints

Pass 31 Oct 2005 40,107 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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WA52 BFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA52 BFZ, 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 WA52 BFZ registered?

WA52 BFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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