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GU02 LZA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,345 mi
Last recorded126,345 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 LZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 126,345 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 126,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 126,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,949 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 108,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside Rear and Offside Rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside Front and Offside Front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 88,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 79,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,101 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 66,101 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,029 miles

both number plates becomeing obscure.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,844 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,838 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008 44,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 31,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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GU02 LZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU02 LZA, 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 GU02 LZA registered?

GU02 LZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is GU02 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 LZA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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