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HF02 YSR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

173,561 mi
Last recorded173,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 YSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 173,561 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 171,405 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2025 171,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 167,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 167,183 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 165,742 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 164,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 160,615 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 156,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 156,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 147,238 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 138,493 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 130,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,423 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 116,726 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,632 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 108,928 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 108,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,803 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,973 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,973 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,009 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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HF02 YSR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HF02 YSR, 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 HF02 YSR registered?

HF02 YSR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is HF02 YSR safe to buy?

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