MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
rear seats have been removed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Front 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 corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front 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 corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear seats not fitted at time of test
spare wheel missing
Engine poor starting
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine poor starting
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in steering rack
rear tyres close to legal limit
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r light lense cracked
cuts in tyre treads of both rear tyres.
stones embedded in tyre treads of both rear tyres.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front lower wishbone rear bushes sepperating
n/s side repeater cracked and condensed
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s head light lense condensed
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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GU02 RYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 GU02 RYJ, 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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GU02 RYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.
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