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FA51 YPN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 94,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,996 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 93,996 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,335 miles

Both Rear Tyres Coming On To Wear Indicators

Fail 4 Aug 2016 91,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both Rear Tyres Coming On To Wear Indicators

Offside Front Slight Play In Rack End.

Rear Brake Pads 60% Worn.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,646 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,510 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,882 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,882 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust gases leaking past injectors

gearbox leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 71,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,827 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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FA51 YPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FA51 YPN, 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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FA51 YPN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 February 2002.

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