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YX02 VWK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,756 mi
Last recorded163,756 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 163,756 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 163,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 161,638 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 161,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush noise (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 152,067 miles

Play in offside front inner rack end

Slight oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016 152,028 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush All 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in offside front inner rack end

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 133,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet strut in-op , bonnet wont stay up

coolant warning light level

underside dried mud

Fail 12 May 2015 133,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet strut in-op , bonnet wont stay up

coolant warning light level

underside dried mud

Pass 10 May 2014 123,281 miles

advise bonnet struts worn

advise coolant level lamp on

advise surface corrostion on front brake pipes

Fail 9 May 2014 123,281 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise bonnet struts worn

advise coolant level lamp on

advise surface corrostion on front brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2013 115,095 miles

bonnet stays not working

coolant light on

fitted child seats prevent full inspection of rear belts

Fail 8 May 2013 114,965 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet stays not working

coolant light on

fitted child seats prevent full inspection of rear belts

Pass 11 May 2012 103,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise brake warning lamp comes on

advise front and rear brake pads look low advise replacement

advise level warning lamp on

advise small cut in osf ball joint boot

Pass 9 May 2011 88,627 miles

advise all 4 tyres worn on edge to near 3/4 breadth of tread limit

advise level warning lamp on

advise oil lvel on min

Fail 9 May 2011 88,627 miles

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

advise all 4 tyres worn on edge to near 3/4 breadth of tread limit

advise level warning lamp on

advise oil lvel on min

Pass 11 May 2010 75,433 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 75,433 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 69,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,345 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 44,384 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 44,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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YX02 VWK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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