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LJ02 HVT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,413 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 117,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted also center is damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 112,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,574 miles

Offside Front miner crack on wall

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both and n/s /front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,574 miles

Offside Front miner crack on wall

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both and n/s /front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 103,013 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 103,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,373 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 81,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 70,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,783 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 65,761 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,126 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 HVT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

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

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