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LE02 TUA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,546 mi
Last recorded84,546 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 TUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 84,546 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2024 81,809 miles

Nearside Front headlight unit misty

Offside Front headlight unit misty

Offside Front shock misty or slight oil leak

oil under engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2023 78,074 miles

slight oil under engine bay

Pass 2 Oct 2022 74,505 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 709,164 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 70,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,699 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 62,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,710 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 56,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,630 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,482 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 51,482 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,039 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,108 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 41,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,354 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 33,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 22,206 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 22,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LE02 TUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LE02 TUA, 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 LE02 TUA registered?

LE02 TUA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is LE02 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE02 TUA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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