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DF02 YOG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,713 mi
Last recorded155,713 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 YOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 155,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint also has rust staining to the out side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2018 151,911 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 151,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 148,164 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 148,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 146,258 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,204 miles

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre worn on the outer edge.

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 144,204 miles

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

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

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF tyre worn on the outer edge.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,597 miles

Both track rod ends have play

Pass 27 Mar 2013 136,195 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 136,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 131,394 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 131,394 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 124,929 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 124,929 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 116,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 104,783 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 104,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,585 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 92,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 77,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2006 64,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,840 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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DF02 YOG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DF02 YOG, 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 DF02 YOG registered?

DF02 YOG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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