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YF51 NLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,465 mi
Last recorded80,465 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 NLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 80,465 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,029 miles

Front both wiper blades are worn

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/chassis mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately is cable tie to rear subframe (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/chassis mounting piont (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

battery loose batery mounting box.

esp warning lamp on dash.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

E.S.P warning lamp on

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,306 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,777 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,789 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 57,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,400 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,935 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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YF51 NLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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