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S555 RYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 RYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 111,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 100,786 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f lower ESS link broken

Pass 21 May 2013 92,400 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 84,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,282 miles

Brake discs worn.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 78,282 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 68,307 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,311 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 8 May 2008 43,651 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 32,095 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,411 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 24,235 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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S555 RYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S555 RYE, 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 S555 RYE registered?

S555 RYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is S555 RYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 RYE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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