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YC52 BWF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,274 mi
Last recorded139,274 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 BWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,274 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,403 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 125,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,762 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 121,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 113,685 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

rough running missfire injector fault blow bye

Fail 27 Nov 2012 113,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

rough running missfire injector fault blow bye

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,640 miles

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

HEADLAMP AIM CORRECT ON SETTING 1

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE(S) CORRODED AT REAR.

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE(S) TO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED.

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED(CENTRE) CORRODED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS!!

Fail 29 Nov 2011 101,640 miles

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

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

HEADLAMP AIM CORRECT ON SETTING 1

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE(S) CORRODED AT REAR.

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE(S) TO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED.

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

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

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

Oil leak

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE HEAVILY CORRODED(CENTRE) CORRODED.

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS!!

Fail 30 Nov 2010 89,075 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 89,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,980 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild broken/rattling

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,565 miles

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

glue on n/s headlamp glass

o/s indicater strip cracked

Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,331 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PADS APPEAR LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2005 13,334 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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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YC52 BWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC52 BWF, 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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What year was YC52 BWF registered?

YC52 BWF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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