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YA02 EEM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,641 mi
Last recorded183,641 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 183,641 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 183,635 miles

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2021 182,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 181,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 181,013 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 177,789 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 177,784 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear headlight unit insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 170,737 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 170,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 163,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

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

oil l;eak under engine

Fail 24 Mar 2016 163,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/f all four on front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and o/s/r (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only and o/s/r (3.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

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

oil l;eak under engine

Pass 9 Feb 2015 155,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 143,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 136,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 128,519 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 112,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 102,136 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 88,039 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 88,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,346 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelts. Seat down

Pass 3 Aug 2005 54,593 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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YA02 EEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA02 EEM, 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 EEM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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