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YO52 AUR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,439 mi
Last recorded168,439 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 168,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,961 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 165,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Two main brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lamba high (see exhaust condition?) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 158,536 miles

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

Very slight power steering fluid leak at rack.

Fail 26 Feb 2021 158,536 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Very slight power steering fluid leak at rack.

Pass 26 Feb 2020 154,217 miles

Slight movement noted in steering wheel.

Slight oil leak visible under engine.

Fail 12 Feb 2020 154,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe corroded across rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Power steering pipe leaking where it joins the rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Slight movement noted in steering wheel.

Slight oil leak visible under engine.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 148,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 10 Dec 2018 148,125 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and rear leading to offside flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill and under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 141,351 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in all front roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Dec 2017 141,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play o/s rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid o inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

play in all front roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 136,589 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE NEAR SIDE FRONT ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODING

REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Fail 28 Nov 2016 136,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE NEAR SIDE FRONT ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODING

REAR BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 11 Dec 2015 130,926 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 130,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2014 120,716 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,613 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,287 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,650 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 71,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,914 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YO52 AUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YO52 AUR, 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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YO52 AUR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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