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YS02 KFT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,347 mi
Last recorded197,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 KFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 197,347 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 185,948 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 185,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 177,098 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2013 177,098 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 167,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 167,374 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 163,112 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 163,112 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 148,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside indicator lense cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2010 148,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside indicator lense cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 125,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 103,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,142 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 56,988 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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YS02 KFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS02 KFT, 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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YS02 KFT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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