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RY02 YNS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,015 mi
Last recorded186,015 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 YNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 186,015 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 186,015 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 169,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r lense broken

thraoal pedal worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 169,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre tread low

o/s/r lense broken

thraoal pedal worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 158,264 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 145,729 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 145,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

advise front pads worn

advise rear metal brake pipe corroded

advise rear pads getting worn

n/s mirror smashed

strong advise play in n/s/f and both rear bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Jun 2010 134,531 miles

advise free play detected at steering wheel 8-10 mm

advise front pads getting slightly worn

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

advise o/s mirror glass stick on

strong advise o/s/r anti rollbar muount worn

Fail 4 Jun 2010 134,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise free play detected at steering wheel 8-10 mm

advise front pads getting slightly worn

advise n/s mirror glass cracked

advise o/s mirror glass stick on

strong advise o/s/r anti rollbar muount worn

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,776 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 100,776 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,289 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 19 Jun 2006 63,812 miles

rear brake pads very low

Fail 19 Jun 2006 63,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake pads very low

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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RY02 YNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RY02 YNS, 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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RY02 YNS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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