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SY02 FYA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 96,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,974 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 88,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,343 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,650 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion present on front and rear suspension

nearside and offside rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2014 66,247 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 66,247 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,958 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 May 2012 52,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,768 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2011 45,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 May 2010 38,037 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,598 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 26,594 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,437 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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SY02 FYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY02 FYA, 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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SY02 FYA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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