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YF03 GFN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,808 mi
Last recorded58,808 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 GFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 58,808 miles

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

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

centre driveshaft worn

Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

centre driveshaft worn

Pass 30 May 2013 45,970 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 45,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,436 miles

BATTERY INSECURE. FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES.

Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

BATTERY INSECURE. FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,689 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 141,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 130,546 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 114,260 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 114,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 98,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 55,289 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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YF03 GFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF03 GFN, 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 YF03 GFN registered?

YF03 GFN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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