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YT02 UMD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,719 mi
Last recorded131,719 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 UMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,719 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 128,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 117,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 117,548 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,285 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 107,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,832 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Glow plug light staying on

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, producing poor beam images

both rear tyre valves cracking

coolant light on. level ok

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

horn emits weak tone

minor surface chipping to windscreen

washer pump leaking

Fail 20 May 2016 98,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, producing poor beam images

both rear tyre valves cracking

coolant light on. level ok

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some testable items from view

horn emits weak tone

minor surface chipping to windscreen

spare tyre insecure and low on pressure

washer pump leaking

Pass 27 May 2015 95,471 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 95,471 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 89,901 miles

some surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,166 miles

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded (under bonnet from master cylinder)

Offside front outter CV gaiter weeping

Rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 89,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded (under bonnet from master cylinder)

Offside front outter CV gaiter weeping

Rear anti-roll bar heavily corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,972 miles

brake fluid level low

offside front cv gator weeping

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 66,779 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,507 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 62,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,469 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 57,469 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,113 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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YT02 UMD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT02 UMD, 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 YT02 UMD registered?

YT02 UMD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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