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LC02 XHK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,703 mi
Last recorded142,703 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 XHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake low effort

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 137,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pairs inner and outer nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 137,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability wishbone height sensor (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pairs inner and outer nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 131,528 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 131,528 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,063 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 123,063 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 116,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,894 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 105,637 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 86,135 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 86,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 79,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,604 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,535 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,535 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 66,366 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 38,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,700 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 XHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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