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YIL 9234

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,526 mi
Last recorded91,526 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 9234
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 91,526 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2024 90,606 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 90,354 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,918 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 89,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 86,217 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,389 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,373 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,307 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,295 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR VISSION JUST PASSABLE.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 68,279 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR VISSION JUST PASSABLE.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,606 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 65,576 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,423 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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YIL 9234 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YIL 9234, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIL 9234 registered?

YIL 9234 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is YIL 9234 safe to buy?

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