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YK02 MLX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 125,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,789 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 125,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears going into flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Going into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears going into flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 - 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Going into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 113,984 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 109,500 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 104,249 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 104,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,260 miles

offside headlight aim on upper limit

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear most seats folded away at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside headlight aim on upper limit

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear most seats folded away at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2010 84,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,221 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 73,221 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,292 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front tyres at 3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,198 miles

both front tyres at 3mm

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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YK02 MLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK02 MLX, 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 YK02 MLX registered?

YK02 MLX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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