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YO02 LEP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 LEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 157,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 154,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 151,387 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 151,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 146,883 miles

brake pipes all heavily greased

Pass 11 Feb 2020 143,372 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 108,965 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,671 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 97,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,499 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,116 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,223 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 73,223 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,990 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 70,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,941 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 63,905 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,573 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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YO02 LEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YO02 LEP, 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 YO02 LEP registered?

YO02 LEP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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