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KX02 YWG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,494 mi
Last recorded186,494 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX02 YWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 186,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 186,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 170,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside side repeater has some LEDs which aren't functioning

Offside mirror glass defective

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes allowing some movement

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 170,689 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Clips broken and loose, offside rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside side repeater has some LEDs which aren't functioning

Offside mirror glass defective

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 159,226 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge close to legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on inside edge, worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Wing mirror glass defective.

Rear Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 159,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge close to legal limit

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on inside edge, worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Wing mirror glass defective.

Rear Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 134,980 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 134,979 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 130,708 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 123,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 115,476 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 105,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 100,308 miles

Both front shock absorbers getting damp.

Front and rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 100,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both front shock absorbers getting damp.

Front and rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,607 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,483 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in o/s/r tyre

s r s light on

Pass 4 Jul 2007 84,826 miles

Both indicator side repeater lenses cracked.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,429 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chip in windscreen.

slight smear from front wipers.

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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KX02 YWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KX02 YWG, 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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KX02 YWG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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