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SK52 YBD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 146,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn on inner edges near legal limit

Fail 26 Oct 2021 141,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four tyres worn on inner edges near legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,770 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 124,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,571 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,842 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 110,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 104,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,825 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,016 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,872 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,499 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,623 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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SK52 YBD 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 90%.

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 SK52 YBD, 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 SK52 YBD registered?

SK52 YBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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