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LJ02 NTF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

125,801 mi
Last recorded125,801 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,801 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 125,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 125,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 125,325 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

left and right rear anitroll bar links worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 119,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2017 119,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 111,944 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2015 101,711 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 92,973 miles

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear fuel tank strap missing but still secure

Fail 7 May 2014 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

n/s rear fuel tank strap missing but still secure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,256 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near-side front side light dim

near-side rear tyre treads separating

slight play near-side front anti-roll bar outer bush

Fail 28 May 2011 87,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near-side front side light dim

near-side rear tyre treads separating

slight play near-side front anti-roll bar outer bush

Pass 19 Jun 2010 81,283 miles

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

near-side front side light dim

near-side rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Fail 19 Jun 2010 81,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

near-side front side light dim

near-side rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Fail 30 Jun 2009 75,726 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,010 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 67,010 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 51,920 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)

Fail 4 May 2007 51,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 NTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

LJ02 NTF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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