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YK52 KNT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,065 mi
Last recorded135,065 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 135,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlight tarnished

rear suspesion corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2021 127,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 124,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2020 124,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,307 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 120,306 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 118,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 118,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,374 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 115,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 111,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all side all over strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 105,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 100,775 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 100,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 85,727 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,727 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 67,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,753 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 51,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,707 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 KNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This 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 YK52 KNT, 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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YK52 KNT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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