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LJ02 HRA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,747 mi
Last recorded83,747 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,747 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar end bushes worn

offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front anti roll bar end bushes worn

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

Offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 83,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front anti roll bar end bushes worn

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

Offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,614 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,458 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 64,458 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,737 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,311 miles

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Fail 21 Mar 2006 36,310 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HRA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ02 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

LJ02 HRA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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