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YD52 UKR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,319 mi
Last recorded179,319 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 179,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 179,319 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 172,598 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 172,268 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 154,929 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 154,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 136,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 136,811 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 129,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 118,396 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,157 miles

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

n/s repeater damaged

slight play on osf/nsf steering rack mounts

Fail 18 Sep 2012 110,095 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s repeater damaged

slight play on osf/nsf steering rack mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2011 100,872 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 100,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,295 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,175 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 70,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 58,837 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,312 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 44,312 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 29,587 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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YD52 UKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YD52 UKR, 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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YD52 UKR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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