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YL02 YTA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,761 mi
Last recorded57,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 YTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,761 miles

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,761 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,718 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slighty worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,830 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,855 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,855 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,983 miles

Oil leak

gear box oil leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,983 miles

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

Oil leak

gear box oil leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,307 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,934 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 YTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

YL02 YTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is YL02 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL02 YTA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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