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KR02 YCX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR02 YCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,592 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 134,591 miles

Anti-roll bar missing o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,333 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 131,333 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and centre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 125,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and centre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 122,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,281 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 121,281 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,005 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 118,572 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2015 118,572 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2014 117,479 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 116,010 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 114,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 112,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front pads low..front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2010 84,208 miles

oil leak on engine..diff seals leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,767 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 73,762 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear fronr discs

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,756 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,413 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 46,413 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,784 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KR02 YCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KR02 YCX, 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 KR02 YCX registered?

KR02 YCX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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