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YX02 WAE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,278 mi
Last recorded172,278 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 172,278 miles

rear shock absorbers corroded

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

corrosion to underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2022 172,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to underside components

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2021 165,763 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 158,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 152,219 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,090 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 144,952 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 138,272 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,649 miles

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

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

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

fog light switch poor condition

rear springs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,672 miles

front brake disc poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 114,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door mirror deteriorated.

front outer a/roll bar bushes worn.

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 103,445 miles

drivers door mirror deteriorated.

front outer a/roll bar bushes worn.

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 97,080 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,674 miles

front and rear brake pads and discs wearing thin.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 88,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads and discs wearing thin.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 81,043 miles

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

front and rear brake discs and pads getting worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,043 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads getting worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,641 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,591 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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YX02 WAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX02 WAE, 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 YX02 WAE registered?

YX02 WAE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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