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LG51 LYS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 147,689 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres outer edges (4.1.E.1)

all steering rack bush's have play

Fail 15 Mar 2017 147,689 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres outer edges (4.1.E.1)

all steering rack bush's have play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 132,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F & N/S/F track rod ends have had heat applied

Oil leak

Windscreen has a chip in but does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 9 Mar 2016 132,298 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,666 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

rear brake pads wearing

temporary repair to rear bumper

Fail 19 Mar 2015 123,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,194 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 99,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

inside mirror missing

Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,358 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,929 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 56,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG51 LYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG51 LYS, 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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LG51 LYS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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