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LA02 HTJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,729 mi
Last recorded62,729 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 HTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 62,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,613 miles

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

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

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

both rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,769 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,940 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,863 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 36,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,331 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 34,331 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,980 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,745 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,315 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 24,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,258 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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LA02 HTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LA02 HTJ, 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 LA02 HTJ registered?

LA02 HTJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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