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YT52 THN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,142 mi
Last recorded193,142 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 THN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 193,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 183,230 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 169,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 157,328 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 157,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

cat is cracked and blowing, rear antiroll bar mounting bushs are worn, nearside hand brake reading is low.

offside headlamp is dim, front antiroll bar to wishbone bushs are worn, offside front flexi hose is insecure and rubbing through, brake pipe across the front crossmember is corroded.

offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge and is close to a failure.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 138,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear brake lines behind plastic shield appear corroded!

Fail 2 Jan 2013 138,007 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear brake lines behind plastic shield appear corroded!

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,925 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 105,492 miles

Both of the front side repeter light lenses are missing.

Both the front and rear brake discs are slightly worn.

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

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

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

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

The nearside front mirror glass is missing.

The offside front wiper blade is slightly split at the end of the blade.

The terminal on the offside front horn is brocken of the horn.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 105,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Both of the front side repeter light lenses are missing.

Both the front and rear brake discs are slightly worn.

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

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

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

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

The nearside front mirror glass is missing.

The offside front wiper blade is slightly split at the end of the blade.

The terminal on the offside front horn is brocken of the horn.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 93,189 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The front nearside and offside brake pads are about 2/3 worn.

The offside horn has a brocken terminal on it.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 92,860 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The front nearside and offside brake pads are about 2/3 worn.

The offside horn has a brocken terminal on it.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,858 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 77,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,113 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 67,089 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,795 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,320 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 THN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

YT52 THN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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