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RK52 YAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,066 mi
Last recorded138,066 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 YAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 138,066 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose loose with in bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose loose with in bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 134,542 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose loose with in bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose loose with in bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,606 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 126,606 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,190 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,422 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 93,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 93,555 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 73,480 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 63,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,294 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,135 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,133 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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RK52 YAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK52 YAW, 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 RK52 YAW registered?

RK52 YAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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