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YN52 WGC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,832 mi
Last recorded152,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 WGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 152,832 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 139,926 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 134,293 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 117,226 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,803 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 105,788 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension arm rear bush bonding is starting to deteriorate.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack mounts are deteriorated causing play at wheels.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,778 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 98,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,980 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,479 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 81,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,143 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,717 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,122 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,076 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,336 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 46,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 38,169 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 WGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN52 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

YN52 WGC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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