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LK02 WYW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

183,594 mi
Last recorded183,594 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 183,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 167,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine rattling

Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,712 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 143,929 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 136,620 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 128,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,063 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 120,063 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,410 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside mirror loose

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside mirror loose

Pass 8 May 2012 78,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 May 2012 78,769 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ESP light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 68,884 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2010 61,125 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 61,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 55,601 miles

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 May 2009 55,571 miles

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

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

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2008 50,550 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 May 2008 50,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2007 49,853 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread area

Fail 16 May 2006 38,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2006 38,916 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WYW, 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 WYW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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