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LC02 EBV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,800 mi
Last recorded148,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 148,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,250 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 126,547 miles

Front discs worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 126,547 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,005 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake discs worn all round

front brake pads worn low

heavy oil leak

nearside front alloy wheel slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2015 120,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake discs worn all round

front brake pads worn low

heavy oil leak

nearside front alloy wheel slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,847 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 113,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

air freshener removed from interior mirror - obscuring view of the road

Pass 25 Apr 2013 103,522 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,694 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 88,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,718 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks

front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn

only four seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lip

park brake needs adjustment

slight play in rack

washers poor

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lip

park brake needs adjustment

slight play in rack

washers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nearside park brake reading low

park brake needs adjustment

slight play offside rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,297 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,364 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT 17%

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,270 miles

Unable to check O/S/R seat belt fully (Baby seat)

Unable to check rearmost seat belts seats not in fitted in posistion

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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LC02 EBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC02 EBV, 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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LC02 EBV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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