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YT52 TFZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Gold Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,538 mi
Last recorded170,538 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 TFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 170,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 170,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 159,980 miles

Hand brake only just up to standard

O/S/F Shock absorber top mounting appears to be rusting and possibly slightly weakend

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 146,869 miles

item removed from wind screen prior to test

Fail 19 Apr 2016 146,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

item removed from wind screen prior to test

Pass 2 May 2015 136,603 miles

slight play in both side rear lower ball joints

Fail 30 Apr 2015 136,600 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both side rear lower ball joints

Pass 3 May 2014 127,664 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 127,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 May 2013 122,379 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 122,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 113,106 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsf track rod has a little free play

Pass 5 May 2011 106,337 miles

MOVEMENT TO O/S/F - N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 98,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre Tread Depth N/S/R 3.20mm O/S/R 3.20mm N/S/F 5.10mm O/S/F 3.70mm Min Legal Limit 1.60mm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,832 miles

Tyre Tread Depth N/S/R 3.20mm O/S/R 3.20mm N/S/F 5.10mm O/S/F 3.70mm Min Legal Limit 1.60mm

Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,272 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat x 2 in rear

Pass 9 Apr 2008 79,453 miles

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

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

Fuel lines have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2008 79,440 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel lines have slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,905 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,388 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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YT52 TFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Gold with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YT52 TFZ, 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 YT52 TFZ registered?

YT52 TFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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