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YK52 ERY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 ERY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,659 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 59,659 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 55,691 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 55,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,738 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,987 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 54,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,824 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,257 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,431 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,482 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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YK52 ERY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK52 ERY, 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 YK52 ERY registered?

YK52 ERY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YK52 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK52 ERY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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