MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded
Exhaust emissions were tested but the DSM could not register the reading
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chassis, suspension components, sub frame, rear axle, brakes and fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded & covered in grease material
Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines slightly rusty
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines slightly rusty
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
all brakes binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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YX02 VUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 YX02 VUV, 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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YX02 VUV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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