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YO02 OOJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,887 mi
Last recorded183,887 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 183,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 181,415 miles

Oil leak

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f wing mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 181,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

headlights deteriorated

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn

o/s/f wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 180,426 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 180,426 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 175,269 miles

Oil leak

S.R.S light lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 175,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

S.R.S light lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 159,634 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

cut in sidewall os o/s/r tyre no chords showing

Fail 15 Oct 2011 159,634 miles

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

cut in sidewall os o/s/r tyre no chords showing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 146,021 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 129,011 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 110,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 103,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,452 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 OOJ 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 71.4%.

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 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 YO02 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

YO02 OOJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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