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LC02 VSK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,328 mi
Last recorded156,328 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 156,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak STRONG ADVISE ()

Fail 30 May 2017 156,325 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak STRONG ADVISE ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE BOTH REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,778 miles

dampness on n/s/f shockabsorber

slight play in o/s track rod end

slight wear in rear suspension joints

surface rust on rear brake pipes

surface rust on under body

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 130,049 miles

antiroll bar links worn

indacator bulbs fadded

rear pads low

slight wear in rear lower ball joints

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2013 120,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,473 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 112,474 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 May 2011 105,112 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 95,562 miles

n/s/r indicator losing colour

injector chuff

Fail 10 May 2010 95,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

injector chuff

n/s/r indicator losing colour

Fail 11 Feb 2009 86,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front seat headrest missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 86,559 miles

offside front seat headrest missing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,676 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 76,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,221 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 66,221 miles

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)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,864 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE!

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 VSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LC02 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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