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LK02 WTU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2019 121,454 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off is the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (injector chuffing) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear brake pipes fowling on body parts (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,673 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn void of tread on the inner edge

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Anti roll bar corroded

engine miss fire at time of test

engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 117,188 miles

Brake performance not tested due to iminent failure of rigid brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (some brake pipe covered with fuel tank and covers) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image effected (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine miss fire at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn void of tread on inner edge and worn close to void on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn void of tread on inner edge

Rear anti roll bar corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2017 101,904 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides supply to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front locking fault

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded supply marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate lamps dim

Fail 29 Apr 2016 94,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 26 Mar 2015 88,453 miles

225/60/r17

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

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

both front tyres getting low

front wiperblades split but clearing screen at present

rear suspention arms has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2015 88,453 miles

Nearside Front 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)

225/60/r17

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

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

both front tyres getting low

front wiperblades split but clearing screen at present

rear suspention arms has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2014 81,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear tyres getting a bit low

Pass 27 Mar 2014 81,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads starting to get low

rear tyres getting a bit low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,062 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,877 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 62,958 miles

offside rear bottom ball joint slight play

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2011 62,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside rear bottom ball joint slight play

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,234 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear indicators slightly discolouring

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,774 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,091 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,091 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres very close to legal limits

Front brake pads low

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,398 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 27,398 miles

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

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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LK02 WTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LK02 WTU, 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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LK02 WTU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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