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YU52 YYB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,411 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 125,862 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 125,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 119,679 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear preventing full inspection of belts ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 119,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

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

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

Offside Front tyre very old & perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear preventing full inspection of belts ()

Rear both tyres old & perished

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

oil level on Min

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Rear passeneger seats missing

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

Fail 28 Dec 2015 112,804 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav holders (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort poor

Rear passeneger seats missing

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil level on min

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windsreen has a sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm, outside zone A, but not seriously restricting the drivers view

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil level on min

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Windsreen has a sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm, outside zone A, but not seriously restricting the drivers view

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Parking brake effort low!

Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,812 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Parking brake effort low!

Oil Level On Min!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 79,537 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,204 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 43,811 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,871 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 YYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YYB, 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 YU52 YYB registered?

YU52 YYB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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