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YH52 XLT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,925 mi
Last recorded162,925 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 XLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 162,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 159,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 155,732 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 155,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,080 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 149,842 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 147,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 114,199 miles

BONNET WONT STAY UP

IDLE SPEED ERRATIC

Pass 17 Nov 2011 141,283 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 137,663 miles

slight nocking noise from engine under acceleration

Fail 15 Nov 2010 137,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 124,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,400 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 110,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 96,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,318 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 XLT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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