MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody and chassis corroded
oil leak
suspension operated headlight leveller bracket broken. aim ok
diesel/fume smell in engine bay
n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear springs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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HV02 YDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 HV02 YDF, 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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HV02 YDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 April 2002.
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