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YL02 LXW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,141 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose(corroding). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible brake hose (corroding). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,541 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 86,513 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,906 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,240 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 81,221 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,103 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,718 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,328 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,087 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 54,826 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 54,826 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,332 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 493,332 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,750 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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YL02 LXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YL02 LXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL02 LXW registered?

YL02 LXW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YL02 LXW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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