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YW02 MKA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,176 mi
Last recorded119,176 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 MKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 115,290 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 115,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broke off from suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability wish bone bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 104,901 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 104,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays / engine covers fitted.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 79,326 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

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

Under trays / engine covers fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,159 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,730 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,676 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,885 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,632 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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YW02 MKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW02 MKA, 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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YW02 MKA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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