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YE52 VBK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,161 mi
Last recorded159,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 159,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 156,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 149,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 138,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,232 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,894 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,151 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,125 miles

advise all tyres wearing edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 87,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise all tyres wearing edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,917 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,601 miles

nail/screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nail/screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2009 70,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread(tyre getting low on tread)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,274 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread(tyre getting low on tread)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 46,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,001 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 VBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VBK, 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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YE52 VBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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