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YN52 VTG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,510 mi
Last recorded142,510 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 VTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,510 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 139,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,125 miles

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

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

some damage to rear damage

Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,462 miles

n/s rear tyre worn slightly low on outer edge

slight play all front anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2014 126,462 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear tyre worn slightly low on outer edge

slight play all front anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 5 Sep 2014 126,380 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake fluid low

engine mangement light on

nearside front tyre has a cut but not showing cord

offside steering rack bush slightly worn

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 114,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,519 miles

Engine noisey

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 93,514 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine noisey

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 81,079 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 63,317 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 63,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 47,729 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 47,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 35,447 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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YN52 VTG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YN52 VTG, 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 YN52 VTG registered?

YN52 VTG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is YN52 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN52 VTG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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