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YJ02 RZA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,216 mi
Last recorded149,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 RZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 149,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,070 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 143,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,417 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 137,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 131,790 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 131,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps misted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 125,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

wheel arch liners fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2014 125,230 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

wheel arch liners fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2013 118,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,336 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 104,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 97,614 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2010 97,614 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 81,929 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 81,929 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 57,797 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 49,206 miles

o/s/r. seat belt buckle faulty.

Pass 14 May 2005 35,968 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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YJ02 RZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YJ02 RZA, 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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YJ02 RZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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