MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst convertor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component insecure steering rack mounting bushes (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
rear seat belts not tested due to child seats incorrectly fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour DAMAGED OUTER CASING ALLOWING WHITE LIGHT TO SHOW TO REAR (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light DAMAGED OUTER CASING ALLOWING WHITE LIGHT TO SHOW TO REAR (1.2.1e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
EML IS ON
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER BLOWING FROM WELD REPAIR BUT EMISSIONS TEST PASSED AFTER EXTENDED RUN (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE IS BALD ON OUTER SHOULDER. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING AND ALIGNMENT CHECK (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front WHEEL/TYRE ASSEMBLY VISIBLY TOEING IN
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear TYRE HAS HEAVY KERBING DAMAGE AND PERISHING TO OUTER WALL
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE PLAY IN TIE ROD INNER MOUNT. STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
E M Light is on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
E M Light is on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
check engine,light stays on.
lens missing from nearside indicator repeater.
part of light lens missing offside rear.
parts of chassis and underbody are very rusty.
rear brake discs are worn
undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and n/s/front. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
coolant header tank return pipe leaking.
engine mil light is on.
under trays fitted obsuring some underside components.
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and n/s/front. (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
coolant header tank return pipe leaking.
engine mil light is on.
under trays fitted obsuring some underside components.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light is on.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil filler cap missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front to rear and across the rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside front tyre has cuts in treads
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Both wiper blade rubbers torn
Front to rear and across the rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside front tyre has cuts in treads
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J16 DYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J16 DYL, 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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J16 DYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 February 2002.
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