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PY52 JNX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 JNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 153,749 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 153,749 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 151,437 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 151,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 front inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front , both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 137,374 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 128,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 128,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 120,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,802 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 109,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 107,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 94,595 miles

centre stop lamp dull

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp dull

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2007 88,025 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,527 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 55,003 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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PY52 JNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PY52 JNX, 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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PY52 JNX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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