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LC02 KFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,624 mi
Last recorded142,624 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,624 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 141,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 138,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,867 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 129,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 121,271 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 121,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 116,196 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight corrosion on brake pipes

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2016 116,196 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

slight corrosion on brake pipes

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Dec 2015 116,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 110,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 99,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 99,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,654 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 84,866 miles

srs light on

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 77,190 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,899 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,629 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 46,664 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,506 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,240 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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LC02 KFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC02 KFY, 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 LC02 KFY registered?

LC02 KFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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