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YJ52 NGS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 NGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 142,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split but still preventing ingress of dirt & water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 132,732 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 132,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 114,446 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 114,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,770 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,321 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2014 107,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,620 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2013 99,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,865 miles

Slight oil leak from top of gearbox.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,865 miles

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

Slight oil leak from top of gearbox.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,829 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 41,231 miles

rott on rear brake pipeing. nois from poss brake pad.

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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YJ52 NGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ52 NGS, 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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YJ52 NGS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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