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YR02 JHU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,568 mi
Last recorded174,568 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 JHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 174,568 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 167,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 156,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 156,190 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 149,873 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 149,873 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,295 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 145,295 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 143,759 miles

baffles loose in centre silencer

Fail 17 Jan 2018 143,759 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

baffles loose in centre silencer

Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,554 miles

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

Front plastic under tray restricting some component checks

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre has very slight damage

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

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

Oil leak transmission fluid ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches [both sides] (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 132,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front plastic under tray restricting some component checks

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of tyre has very slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak transmission fluid ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arches [both sides] (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 121,235 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Fail 18 Jan 2016 121,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,387 miles

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

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

front and rear ARB bushes slightly worn

front tyres close to wear indiacters

Fail 15 Jan 2014 99,387 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front and rear ARB bushes slightly worn

front inner brake pads wearing thin

front tyres close to wear indiacters

Pass 23 Jan 2013 90,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,562 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2010 75,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,049 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,208 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,923 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 46,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,296 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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YR02 JHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR02 JHU, 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 YR02 JHU registered?

YR02 JHU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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