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BX52 YBE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,731 mi
Last recorded114,731 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 114,731 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,453 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,090 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass damaged+mirror glass insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working side repeater lamp damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens dull light out-put low (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald from inner shoulder +tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

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

emissions just pass

serious oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 3 Apr 2018 109,016 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate number plate too low (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate number plate too low (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs lipped/worn

engine covers fitted obstructing the view to some components

nearside door mirror glass insecure

nearside repeater lamp damaged

offside front seat belt slightly fluffed/frayed

oil leak/s

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,936 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass insecure (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front brake pads wearing low

both headlamps lens dull

offside front tyre wearing from the edges

oil leaks

under tray damaged+insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2017 105,936 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside wipers worn+smearing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear brake pads worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake discs badly scored+worn (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass insecure (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front brake pads wearing low

both headlamps lens dull

offside front tyre wearing from the edges

oil leaks

under tray damaged+insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate tape fixed secure at time of inspection advise permanent fix asap

amber low brake warning on

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall/breadth (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate tape fixed secure at time of inspection advise permanent fix asap

amber low brake warning on

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,426 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 100,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,705 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,705 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,743 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,743 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,466 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,840 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,060 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,186 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,497 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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BX52 YBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX52 YBE, 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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BX52 YBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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