MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
item removed from wind screen prior to test
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
slight play in both side rear lower ball joints
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight play in both side rear lower ball joints
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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
MOVEMENT TO O/S/F - N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES
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)
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YT52 TFZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 November 2002.
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