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LA51 LSK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

155,198 mi
Last recorded155,198 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 LSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 155,198 miles

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

Front Fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 148,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 142,817 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 142,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension sat very low

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 140,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 135,147 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 134,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 126,832 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 115,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 115,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 102,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2011 102,937 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2010 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010 89,556 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2009 80,045 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 72,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 72,376 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 51,572 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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LA51 LSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LA51 LSK, 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 LA51 LSK registered?

LA51 LSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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