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LJ02 DLD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,603 mi
Last recorded93,603 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,271 miles

Front both tyres has cracks to side walls

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both tyre has cracks to outter wall,due to old age

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside front and nearside rear tyres

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,271 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both tyres has cracks to side walls

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both tyre has cracks to outter wall,due to old age

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside front and nearside rear tyres

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,447 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,299 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 76,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,558 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,143 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 73,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,600 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 58,703 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,703 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,025 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,978 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 31,656 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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LJ02 DLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ02 DLD, 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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LJ02 DLD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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