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LD02 TZU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,095 mi
Last recorded77,095 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 70,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 63,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 63,917 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 61,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 59,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror slightly discoloured.

Fail 28 May 2021 59,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror slightly discoloured.

Pass 27 May 2020 58,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 57,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror glass fading.

Fail 14 May 2019 57,832 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror repeater lens. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass fading.

Pass 14 May 2018 56,782 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 51,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 49,669 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 44,676 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 44,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 41,562 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 15 May 2012 35,348 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in between tread.

Nearside door indicator lens cracked.

Rear brake pipe slighty rusty.

Pass 24 May 2011 31,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 25,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 19,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 5,451 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 TZU 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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

LD02 TZU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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