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LD02 RZA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,421 mi
Last recorded98,421 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 RZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,683 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 92,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 90,768 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 88,490 miles

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

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

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

brake wear lamp illuminating rectified itself

Pass 27 Feb 2018 86,497 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted bush worn (2.4.G.1)

parking brake minimum effort

Pass 27 Feb 2016 82,602 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 75,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 71,095 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 71,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 65,793 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,793 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,080 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,080 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,317 miles

front tyre treads getting low

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 RZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

LD02 RZA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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