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FX02 LTO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,140 mi
Last recorded133,140 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 LTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,374 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 130,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 130,198 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 130,187 miles

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

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

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

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 4 Jul 2018 126,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 124,070 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 120,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 116,335 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 116,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,334 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 108,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 105,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 79,702 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 70,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 60,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,559 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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FX02 LTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX02 LTO, 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 FX02 LTO registered?

FX02 LTO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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