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YR52 LWV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,299 mi
Last recorded232,299 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 LWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 232,299 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 232,299 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 202,581 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 202,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 169,039 miles

indicators flashing just within 120 a minute.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 169,039 miles

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

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

indicators flashing just within 120 a minute.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 137,463 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 137,463 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 136,002 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 101,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside parking brake reading slightly low

possible fuel leak but covered by covers

Pass 30 May 2014 98,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear service and parking brake efforts are much lower than offside efforts

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2014 98,073 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear service and parking brake efforts are much lower than offside efforts

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full inspection of main front to rear brake pipe not possible as plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2013 93,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake test not done due to pads metal to metal and rear tyres below legal limit

full inspection of main front to rear brake pipe not possible as plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2012 87,280 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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 86,965 miles

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,463 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,463 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 72,562 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 49,085 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)

both front tyres wearing off on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,486 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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YR52 LWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR52 LWV, 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 YR52 LWV registered?

YR52 LWV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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