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NX52 YFO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX52 YFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 130,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 125,432 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 118,939 miles

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

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms slightly deteriorated.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 118,935 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear alongside fuel tank and across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged suspension sensor snapped (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear bushes of both front lower suspension arms slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,487 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 112,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside & nearside front tyres worn off on inner edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,018 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 958,880 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 93,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 93,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 88,694 miles
Fail 5 May 2011

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 81,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s/ f inner steering joint

Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,632 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 78,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,356 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 72,356 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,926 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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NX52 YFO 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 70%.

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 NX52 YFO, 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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NX52 YFO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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