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LY02 VYL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,471 mi
Last recorded177,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 177,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 171,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 171,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 166,646 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers under body and wheel arch

Pass 25 Nov 2017 160,924 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 153,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 146,225 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 143,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 136,837 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 125,537 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 109,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,465 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 103,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,869 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,829 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,583 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 67,806 miles

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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LY02 VYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY02 VYL, 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 LY02 VYL registered?

LY02 VYL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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