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YJ52 WST

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,034 mi
Last recorded169,034 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 169,034 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 162,074 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 156,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 156,068 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour lacking amber (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 146,092 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 135,174 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2013 135,174 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,981 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 109,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 96,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,976 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 71,976 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 60,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2006 54,887 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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YJ52 WST is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WST, 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 WST is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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