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OU52 VYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,275 mi
Last recorded155,275 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 155,275 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 153,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 145,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,249 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,066 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,436 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,490 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,298 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,892 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 72,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 62,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

PROMPT front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,106 miles

PROMPT front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Oct 2007 55,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake weak

nearside rear tyre wall cut

slight play in nearside front suspension bushes/ joints

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,428 miles

hand brake weak

nearside rear tyre wall cut

slight play in nearside front suspension bushes/ joints

Pass 23 Oct 2006 43,870 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 43,380 miles

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

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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OU52 VYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU52 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU52 VYJ registered?

OU52 VYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 VYJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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