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PY02 USX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,829 mi
Last recorded152,829 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 USX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 152,829 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 152,829 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,427 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 149,427 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 144,631 miles

play in both inner rack joints

Fail 16 Nov 2015 144,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in both inner rack joints

Pass 15 Nov 2014 139,620 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 134,161 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,922 miles

n/s outer track rod end worn

o/s mirror deteriorating

Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s outer track rod end worn

o/s mirror deteriorating

Fail 31 Aug 2011 121,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 117,064 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 117,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 108,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,489 miles

advise rear axle brake pipe corrded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,356 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 82,292 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2006 58,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 58,131 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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PY02 USX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY02 USX, 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 PY02 USX registered?

PY02 USX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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