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LM02 VXO

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 VXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 131,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate flickering (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested all brake pads less than 1.5mm rears metal to metal (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested heavy oil and fuel leaks (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking in engine compartment (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

underside of vehicle has various components corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,428 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

aftermarket hid bulbs fitted has no headlamp washers or leveling system fitted

both bumpers damaged

coolant low

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Feb 2017 118,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

aftermarket hid bulbs fitted has no headlamp washers or leveling system fitted

both bumpers damaged

coolant low

engine covers,undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers and undertrays (some items not visible)

items in view/removed prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

oil leak

play in front rack ends

Pass 14 May 2015 95,076 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 89,954 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 86,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear drive shaft seat slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 77,390 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,049 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,043 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,080 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 59,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,835 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 50,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,956 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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LM02 VXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM02 VXO, 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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LM02 VXO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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