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YM02 XGB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 XGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 88,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,611 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,930 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,269 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,245 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,305 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 75,305 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 71,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 68,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,709 miles

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

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,242 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 53,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,250 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 50,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,183 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 46,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 35,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,164 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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YM02 XGB 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 76%.

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 YM02 XGB, 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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YM02 XGB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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