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HX02 LFA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,289 mi
Last recorded146,289 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 146,289 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 145,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 144,038 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2014 137,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

turbo pipe to air filter box insucure

Pass 16 Mar 2013 132,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 125,179 miles

movement in steering rack

rear discs worn

rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 125,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

movement in steering rack

rear discs worn

rear brakew pipe heavily corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 111,088 miles

front anti roll bar end rubbers worn

front discs corroded and worn

front pads low advise replace

off side rear metal brake pipe corroded advise replace

rear discs corroded and worn

slight movement steering rack mounts advise replace

slight play in the rack

Fail 1 Dec 2009 91,917 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak at sump

near side washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads low (20% left)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,917 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak at sump

near side washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads low (20% left)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 79,070 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 79,070 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,253 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,979 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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HX02 LFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HX02 LFA, 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 HX02 LFA registered?

HX02 LFA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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