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YS52 VJU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 VJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 127,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,862 miles

O/S Door mirror damaged.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded (inner wing area).

Rear cross member corroded around tow bar mounting plates.

Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 113,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,598 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,598 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 94,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,117 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,146 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,540 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,503 miles

Oil leak

REAR WIPER WORNE

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

REAR WIPER WORNE

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 54,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Advise front pads 70% worn

Pass 17 Feb 2007 48,395 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,153 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 47,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 47,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YS52 VJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YS52 VJU, 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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YS52 VJU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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