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SK52 YSF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 YSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 113,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel hoses slightly perished

n/s headlight slightly deteriorated

o/s headlight slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2018 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel hoses slightly perished

n/s headlight slightly deteriorated

o/s headlight slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2017 110,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs slightly pitted and scored

fuel hoses slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

n/s headlight slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

o/s/ headlight slightly deteriorated

oil leak

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 13 Jun 2017 110,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs slightly pitted and scored

fuel hoses slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

n/s headlight slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

o/s/ headlight slightly deteriorated

oil leak

service brake just met requirements could do with some attention

slight play n/s/f steering arm

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,803 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly outside edges

slight engine oil leak

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,456 miles

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing inside edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 98,410 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing inside edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,859 miles

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

brake pipes from abs unit slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,311 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,544 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,285 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,464 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,464 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,066 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 48,059 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,681 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,680 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 42,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,985 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,485 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 YSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK52 YSF, 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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SK52 YSF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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