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L4 VLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just meets required performance

Fail 21 Dec 2017 107,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just meets required performance

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,594 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,066 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,881 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 40,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,091 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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L4 VLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L4 VLA, 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 L4 VLA registered?

L4 VLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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