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YF51 ALU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,988 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 97,862 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 93,159 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,943 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,943 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,540 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 67,430 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 29 Dec 2009 60,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,693 miles

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 29 Dec 2008 52,693 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,650 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 32,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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YF51 ALU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YF51 ALU, 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 YF51 ALU registered?

YF51 ALU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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