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YL02 HZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,534 mi
Last recorded117,534 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 HZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 117,534 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 114,419 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated battery (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2019 106,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/r outer wheel rim

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2018 106,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Chassis corroding

Front and rear brake pads worn low

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside rear tyre wearing low

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel

Pass 10 Aug 2017 102,096 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 102,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,393 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 98,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,585 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 95,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 92,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 88,915 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,973 miles

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

damage to spare wheel holder

Fail 11 Nov 2011 85,972 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,956 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,923 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,917 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2010 60,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 94,896 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 86,100 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 74,100 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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YL02 HZU 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 60%.

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 HZU, 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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YL02 HZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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