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DJA 2Y

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,201 mi
Last recorded195,201 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJA 2Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 195,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 182,051 miles

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))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 182,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 19 Mar 2022 181,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 181,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 170,557 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 170,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 153,010 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 153,010 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,107 miles

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

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 Front 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))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 143,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,010 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 99,791 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 91,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 89,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,542 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

washers require further work only just delivering enough water to screen

Fail 13 Jan 2010 63,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 57,861 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2009 57,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,012 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 42,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 33,001 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,001 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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DJA 2Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJA 2Y, 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 DJA 2Y registered?

DJA 2Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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