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YL02 LJN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 118,730 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 110,508 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 110,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,882 miles

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

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,528 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,562 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,562 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 67,504 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front anti roll bar D bushs worn also offside end bush worn

Offside front bottom ball joint worn to borderline

Rear brake pipes all corroded

Slight play in both rear bottom ball joints

low effort nearside parking brake

Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front anti roll bar D bushs worn also offside end bush worn

Offside front bottom ball joint worn to borderline

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

Rear brake pipes all corroded

Slight play in both rear bottom ball joints

low effort nearside parking brake

Pass 22 Jan 2011 60,760 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM.

NSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE AND ON 1.6 TO 2MM.

OSF TYRE SCRUBBING OFF OUTER EDGE AND ON 2MM IN PARTS.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,442 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 58,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 54,586 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,844 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 47,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,298 miles

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

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

slight movement in nearside and offside rear bottom ball joints.

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 LJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

YL02 LJN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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