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LC02 XHB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,494 mi
Last recorded133,494 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,494 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

small oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Oct 2020 133,494 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

small oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,741 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides D bushes STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Screen has damage not in view of driver

Pass 20 Oct 2018 105,052 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 105,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 85,061 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm appears to have been run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,147 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm appears to have been run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,307 miles

oil leak

surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,782 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,815 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,952 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,161 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,440 miles

advise front and rear pads becoming low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,405 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,664 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum level

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 XHB 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 83.3%.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

LC02 XHB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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