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LA02 VOC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,465 mi
Last recorded69,465 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 VOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

major oil leak from rocker covers

service in 7 days

steering rack bushes have slight movement

brake pedal travels to the floor befor brake actually works, possible need a brake bleed

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

major oil leak from rocker covers

service in 7 days

steering rack bushes have slight movement

brake pedal travels to the floor befor brake actually works, possible need a brake bleed

Pass 10 May 2011 63,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,274 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,274 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,773 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 27,304 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 27,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LA02 VOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LA02 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

LA02 VOC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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The MOT history for LA02 VOC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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