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YK52 NOE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 NOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,017 miles

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

all bushes on front anti roll bar worn

Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,914 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all bushes on front anti roll bar worn

Pass 28 Sep 2022 123,485 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 123,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

an injector leaking exhaust gasses

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,123 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 114,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,963 miles

both front tyres are worn

Fail 7 Dec 2018 104,963 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres are worn

Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,992 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 94,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,695 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,538 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,779 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 63,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,501 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 56,801 miles

rubber boot o/s/f ball joint sitting low but not allowing water ingress

Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,793 miles

Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,933 miles

front pads getting low.

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe.

Fail 19 Aug 2008 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front pads getting low.

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,932 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 39,932 miles

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

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 NOE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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