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YJ02 WFE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,744 mi
Last recorded134,744 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 134,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,742 miles

Front brake pedal rubber damaged on edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 124,622 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective also red SRS light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front brake pedal rubber damaged on edge

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 118,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front side repeater damaged but not showing white light or has sharp edges

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 118,841 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged but not showing white light or sharp edges

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2014 112,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front fog insecure

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damage

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front fog insecure

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

Spare wheel missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 104,709 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 92,600 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tested in wet conditions

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,316 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT brake discs are worn

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine noise in front fan/pulley areas

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

steering rack mounting rubbers slight wear causing slight movement in steering rack

Fail 9 Jan 2010 71,392 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,558 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 38,782 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 WFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YJ02 WFE, 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 WFE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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