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OU52 YBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,751 mi
Last recorded147,751 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 YBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,751 miles

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

engine idle erratic

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2017 141,036 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight fuel leak tank

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,815 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 125,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 125,726 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag off lamp on

suspect fuel injector chuffing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,247 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 118,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 111,280 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,201 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,030 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,273 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 50,160 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 41,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU52 YBX, 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 YBX registered?

OU52 YBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for OU52 YBX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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