MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear shock absorbers corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear wiper blade deteriorated, front exhaust join rattle and blowing, front and rear brake pipes rusty at limit, oil leak, multi guards fitted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear wiper blade deteriorated, front exhaust join rattle and blowing, front and rear brake pipes rusty at limit, oil leak, multi guards fitted
park brake pedal travel, rear wiper blade torn, n/s front tyre uneven wear to outer edge, brake pipes rusty, front inner and n/s roll bar bushes play,play in rear roll bar bushes, play in n/s rear bottom ball joint, play in o/s drumstick,
play in front bottom ball joints n/s at limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
park brake pedal travel, rear wiper blade torn, n/s front tyre uneven wear to outer edge, brake pipes rusty, front inner and n/s roll bar bushes play,play in rear roll bar bushes, play in n/s rear bottom ball joint, play in o/s drumstick,
play in front bottom ball joints n/s at limit
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some persacribed areas
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod 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.C.1b)
plastic trims shields and guards covering some persacribed areas
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake pipe n/s to o/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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KY52 YAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 KY52 YAU, 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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KY52 YAU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 October 2002.
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