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LJ02 TLV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,748 mi
Last recorded127,748 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 124,386 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,823 miles

Dip beam patterns weak

Engine cover fitted

Only just met park brake requirements

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Dip beam patterns weak

Engine cover fitted

Only just met park brake requirements

Under trays fitted

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,162 miles

Both front dip beam patterns getting weak

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Park brake only just met requirements

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,072 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wipers starting to smear

Fail 26 Apr 2016 103,055 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front cv boot damp

Fail 29 Apr 2015 95,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front cv boot damp

Pass 6 May 2014 90,130 miles

belly pan loose, but still secure

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get near limit

o/s mirror glass deteriated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 90,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

belly pan loose, but still secure

o/s and n/s rear tyre tread worn and starting to get near limit

o/s mirror glass deteriated

Pass 2 May 2013 83,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2012 79,064 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 79,064 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,600 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,023 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,922 miles

2 X rear seats not fitted in vehicle at time of test

Front & rear registration plates are starting to deteriorate (becoming stained).

Unable to test centre row N/S outer seatbelt as child seat fitted

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 TLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ02 TLV registered?

LJ02 TLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 April 2002.

Is LJ02 TLV safe to buy?

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