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LK02 WZT

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 WZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 125,623 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 120,064 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,790 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,855 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 111,855 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,737 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Under pressure

Fail 23 Sep 2019 111,737 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Under pressure

Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,680 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 105,626 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken bracket (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,226 miles

unable to fully check nearside front and all rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 99,226 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully check nearside front and all rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 90,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside front seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 80,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully check nearside front seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

unable to fully check nearside front seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine oil leak

unable to fully check nearside front seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,990 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 50,414 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,890 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 30,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,586 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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LK02 WZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WZT, 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 WZT is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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