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YJ02 RZV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,286 mi
Last recorded167,286 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 167,286 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 156,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front and rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to carry out full inspection of pipes reff covered in grease

rear indicator bulbs colour faded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 156,526 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front and rear metal brake pipes corroded unable to carry out full inspection of pipes reff covered in grease

rear indicator bulbs colour faded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,647 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Lower 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 144,409 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Lower 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 131,550 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 131,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 119,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,243 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,340 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,842 miles

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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 RZV 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 72.7%.

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 YJ02 RZV, 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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What year was YJ02 RZV registered?

YJ02 RZV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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