MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Very slight power steering fluid leak at rack.
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.
Slight movement noted in steering wheel.
Slight oil leak visible under engine.
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.
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
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))
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
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
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
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
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre wearing on edge
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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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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