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LY02 YBB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 YBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp lense loose

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 140,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,173 miles

Brake pipes at rear some corrosion

Brake pipes in engine compartment some corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipe becoming slightly corroded

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

Window washer reservoir damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2020 119,049 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both N/S/F and O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both N/S/R and O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipe becoming slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 114,897 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,392 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,252 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 97,948 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 97,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 92,957 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 92,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,789 miles

antiroll bars and and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

bumpers and nearside door mirror slight damage

front number plate small crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear dii slightly damp

rear subframe surface rusting

slight oil leak- gearbox pipe damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2013 86,789 miles

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

antiroll bars and and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

bumpers and nearside door mirror slight damage

front number plate small crack

metal brake pipes starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

rear dii slightly damp

rear subframe surface rusting

slight oil leak- gearbox pipe damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,507 miles

battery insecure

front bumper slight damage

front number plate small crack

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear diff slightly damp

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,044 miles

front bumper slight damage

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

parking brake performance slightly low

rear diff slight leak

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

Fail 29 Jan 2011 81,044 miles

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

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

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

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

front bumper slight damage

front number plate cracked

parking brake performance slightly low

rear diff slight leak

rear tyre treads worn to 2mm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,478 miles

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

automatic gearbox oil pipe leaking

ns wing repeator damaged, 1 of 4 bulbs not working

rear axle oil leak

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2009 70,358 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

automatic gearbox oil pipe leaking

ns wing repeator damaged, 1 of 4 bulbs not working

rear axle oil leak

rear most seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,483 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,483 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,678 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 YBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LY02 YBB, 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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LY02 YBB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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