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LJ02 HPA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 86,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,397 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 71,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Drivers Seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,502 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 42,398 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear pads metal to metal. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 31,701 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,748 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre slight cuts on side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2018 23,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 19,650 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,321 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 17,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 16,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 14,567 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 14,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 13,064 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 11,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 6,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 5,610 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 4,387 miles

a nail in nearside front tyre, under-inflated

Pass 13 Feb 2006 4,240 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 HPA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HPA, 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 LJ02 HPA registered?

LJ02 HPA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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