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T33 PYE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,266 mi
Last recorded139,266 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 PYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 139,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 137,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlights becoming tarnished

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

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

Offside Front Washer jet offside weak

Fail 10 May 2019 137,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front headlights becoming tarnished

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

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

Offside Front Washer jet offside weak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,818 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 133,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to middle exhaust has large hole (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear seats down unable to test rear seats and seat belts

brake wear warning light on

washer low warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 128,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 125,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,619 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 119,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs lipped at the edge

slight corrosion outer face,nearside rear brake disc

Pass 23 Dec 2013 108,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2011 91,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play inner rack arms

Pass 24 Dec 2011 91,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play inner rack arms

Fail 2 Dec 2011 91,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,502 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,617 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,801 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 60,786 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,583 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 34,098 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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T33 PYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T33 PYE, 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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T33 PYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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