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LD02 HDZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,532 mi
Last recorded118,532 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 HDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 118,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 115,298 miles

Central Rear Inner Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 110,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 102,314 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,943 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,451 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,451 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,916 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,793 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,578 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,541 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 58,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,443 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 50,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,255 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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LD02 HDZ 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 84%.

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 LD02 HDZ, 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 LD02 HDZ registered?

LD02 HDZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is LD02 HDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD02 HDZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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