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YH52 BBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,915 mi
Last recorded132,915 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,915 miles

both front tyres worn edges

nearside front tyre close to limit outer edge

oil leak

slight play both front inner rack joints

Pass 26 Jan 2016 125,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear all brake discs lipped

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 102,853 miles

FRONT WASHERS WEAK

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 Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 102,853 miles

FRONT WASHERS WEAK

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 93,348 miles

front number plate damaged

movement in front anti roll bar bushes

movement in steering system

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inner edge advise replacment

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

rear brake pads worn low

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,123 miles

offside/nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,890 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,848 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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YH52 BBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YH52 BBZ, 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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YH52 BBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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