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Y299 TGK

2001 Mercedes Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,953 mi
Last recorded148,953 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Ml97,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 TGK
MakeMercedes
ModelMl
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 148,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 148,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 140,814 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 131,760 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 131,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,166 miles

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

Oil Leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2013 126,164 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil Leaks

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,060 miles

chips on screen

slight play in swivels

Fail 21 Nov 2012 123,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chips on screen

slight play in swivels

Pass 3 Nov 2011 112,832 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Jun 2011 109,088 miles

front antiroll bar bushes worn

o/s/f swivel slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2010 105,496 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 105,461 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,756 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,093 miles

center stop lamp inoperative

ront number plate has no bs or post code

Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

center stop lamp inoperative

ront number plate has no bs or post code

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,056 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
259
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Stop lamp not working 50
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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Y299 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 97,364 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y299 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y299 TGK registered?

Y299 TGK is a 2001 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y299 TGK safe to buy?

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