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YA02 EDH

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 EDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,988 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at nearside rear chassis) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively dragging (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (to suspension arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rear (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks (undertray fitted)

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 22 May 2017 136,963 miles

auxiliary drive belt & tensioner worn/faulty

both sides front indicator colour faded

both sides front lower ball joints have slight play/lift

both sides front tyres edges of tread are worn (o/s smooth)

both sides rear track control arm ball joints have slight play

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

oil leaks

on road test slight squeal/squeak noise

steering slight free play

Fail 22 May 2017 136,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

auxiliary drive belt & tensioner worn/faulty

both sides front indicator colour faded

both sides front lower ball joints have slight play/lift

both sides front tyres edges of tread are worn (o/s smooth)

both sides rear track control arm ball joints have slight play

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

oil leaks

on road test slight squeal/squeak noise

steering slight free play

Pass 11 May 2016 128,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear centre brake light does not work

Fail 11 May 2016 128,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear centre brake light does not work

Pass 22 Apr 2015 117,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blade effectiveness.

nearside & offside front & rear lower ball joints have play.

nearside front & rear tyres edges of tread wearing/worn.

offside front washer jet inopertive.

oil leak(s).

power steering drive belt squeek.

various covers & under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,941 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wiper blade effectiveness.

nearside & offside front & rear lower ball joints have play.

nearside front & rear tyres edges of tread wearing/worn.

offside front washer jet inopertive.

oil leak(s).

power steering drive belt squeek.

various covers & under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,693 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

indicator bulbs are faded.

various covers & under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

indicator bulbs are faded.

various covers & under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 97,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,170 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,029 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 77,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,559 miles

srs light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2009 70,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light on

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,230 miles

srs light on

Fail 20 Dec 2007 64,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

srs light on

Pass 8 Dec 2006 53,199 miles

slight lift /wear in nearside rear lower suspension joint

Pass 14 Nov 2005 42,969 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNNER EDGE

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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YA02 EDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YA02 EDH, 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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YA02 EDH is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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