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YN52 WFX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,584 mi
Last recorded126,584 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 WFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2019 126,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 126,049 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,384 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,121 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 108,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 98,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 90,111 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 77,901 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,522 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,546 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,519 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 33,493 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR SEAT BELTS IN BOOT NOT CHECKED DUE TO NO SEATS FITTED

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 WFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

YN52 WFX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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