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YU52 VJY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,540 mi
Last recorded153,540 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 153,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 151,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights slightly dim

Fail 15 Jan 2019 151,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlights slightly dim

Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from reservoir (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 139,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear seats,in boot area,missing at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2015 123,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear seats,in boot area,missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,065 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 115,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,170 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,498 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 105,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 102,854 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jan 2010 99,664 miles

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

center stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,664 miles

center stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 92,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,178 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 64,944 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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YU52 VJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU52 VJY, 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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YU52 VJY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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