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YL02 YSM

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,050 mi
Last recorded141,050 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 141,050 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 137,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 134,321 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,736 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 126,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,966 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,917 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,305 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 110,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,261 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Fail 6 Dec 2013 108,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,151 miles

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

slight play in offside front anti roll bar end bush

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,365 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,320 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,322 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 YSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

YL02 YSM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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