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YN02 XHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

222,352 mi
Last recorded222,352 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 222,352 miles

1L engine oil added

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 202,044 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake anti-slip missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 202,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake anti-slip missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Top up very low engine oil

Tow bar wiring insecure

Washer jets in need of adjustment

Pass 9 Mar 2011 184,591 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack rubber mountings becoming worn.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 184,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack rubber mountings becoming worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 166,794 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 166,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 152,915 miles

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

engine has exessive oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 152,469 miles

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

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

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

engine has exessive oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 132,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 132,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 112,175 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 112,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 87,153 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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YN02 XHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YN02 XHU, 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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YN02 XHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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