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YE52 TLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,299 mi
Last recorded139,299 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 139,299 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced needs undersealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,409 miles

handbrake efficiency just passed it appears to be in need of repair and/or adjustment

Fail 3 Oct 2017 133,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 124,410 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides front to rear end (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 124,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both sides outer pin/bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing One bolt missing from each road wheel. (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sides front to rear end (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

items in boot

items on rear seats

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,624 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 92,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,117 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 53,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 44,055 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,714 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,978 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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YE52 TLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YE52 TLN, 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 YE52 TLN registered?

YE52 TLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is YE52 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE52 TLN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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