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YL02 HXZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,707 mi
Last recorded166,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 HXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 166,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 160,715 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 160,657 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 61kg/f (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2020 154,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 147,212 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 139,545 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 139,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 135,649 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 132,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 132,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,714 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 112,446 miles

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

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

nearside / offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,401 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside / offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 6 Nov 2013 104,385 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded, unable to fully assess condition due to grease coating.

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

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, unable to fully assess condition due to grease coating.

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

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

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded, unable to fully assess condition due to grease coating.

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,385 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded, unable to fully assess condition due to grease coating.

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

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, unable to fully assess condition due to grease coating.

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded, unable to fully assess condition due to grease coating.

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 98,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,383 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 83,192 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,398 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 65,338 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 57,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,312 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2007 50,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 40,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YL02 HXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YL02 HXZ, 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 YL02 HXZ registered?

YL02 HXZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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