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LA02 PBZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,550 mi
Last recorded151,550 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 PBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 151,550 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 147,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 147,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 134,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 125,911 miles

both sides front tyres and off side rear tyre wearing to edges/engine oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2009 125,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front tyres and off side rear tyre wearing to edges/engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,252 miles

engine oil leak/off side rear tyre wearing low/off side front d bush slight play /both sides rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2007 87,840 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,037 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 PBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

LA02 PBZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is LA02 PBZ safe to buy?

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