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LA02 XGR

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,569 mi
Last recorded135,569 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 135,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 17 Oct 2017 134,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 134,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,897 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 128,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 127,855 miles

Brake wear light on when brake pedal depressed

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 120,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Fail 2 Oct 2013 120,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

headlamp lenses slightly opaque

Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Sep 2012 111,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

some bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 88,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 88,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 76,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,421 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,105 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,429 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 34,973 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 XGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LA02 XGR, 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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LA02 XGR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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