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WF52 FWS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,079 mi
Last recorded61,079 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 61,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded all under body components very corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 54,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded all under body components very corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/55-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,527 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 36,527 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,185 miles

Advise Front Brake Disc Wear

Advise on Driver's door mirror some deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advise Front Brake Disc Wear

Advise on Driver's door mirror some deteriorated

N/S/F Washer Insufficient

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,545 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

rear brake line poor condition

nsf and osr tyres have deep cuts

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,839 miles

advise that rear tyres getting low at 2mm at moment also advise that high level stop lamp not working (but could.nt see wire loom to lamp)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,029 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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WF52 FWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WF52 FWS, 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 WF52 FWS registered?

WF52 FWS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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