2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · CF52 FLM
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 135,210 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF52 FLM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 135,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF52 FLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml (CF52 FLM) between January 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))”.
CF52 FLM Mileage History
- 13/01/200623,142 mi
- 26/03/200731,436 mi+8,294 mi
- 20/05/200836,562 mi+5,126 mi
- 03/06/200942,585 mi+6,023 mi
- 01/06/201046,672 mi+4,087 mi
- 22/10/201151,668 mi+4,996 mi
- 17/11/201255,476 mi+3,808 mi
- 04/12/201359,461 mi+3,985 mi
- 01/12/201463,945 mi+4,484 mi
- 08/12/201569,464 mi+5,519 mi
- 11/08/201672,593 mi+3,129 mi
- 02/08/201778,953 mi+6,360 mi
- 03/08/201778,953 mi
- 12/07/201885,473 mi+6,520 mi
- 12/07/201885,473 mi
- 25/07/201994,059 mi+8,586 mi
- 30/07/201994,059 mi
- 29/07/202098,859 mi+4,800 mi
- 29/07/202098,859 mi
- 06/07/2021103,341 mi+4,482 mi
- 09/07/2021103,345 mi+4 mi
- 15/07/2022108,709 mi+5,364 mi
- 29/06/2023120,849 mi+12,140 mi
- 22/06/2024131,023 mi+10,174 mi
- 16/06/2025135,210 mi+4,187 mi
- 16/06/2025135,210 mi
Average of roughly 5,770 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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