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YE02 XLB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

184,895 mi
Last recorded184,895 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 184,895 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 184,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 177,172 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 177,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,472 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 153,540 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 141,580 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 141,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,267 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 128,037 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,831 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 108,831 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,848 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 88,246 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,246 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 75,968 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 75,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,888 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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YE02 XLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE02 XLB, 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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YE02 XLB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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