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LM02 VYG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,603 mi
Last recorded149,603 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,603 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f and d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays installed full inspection could not b carried out

Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row rear seats removed ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 139,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door mirror light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2nd row rear seats removed ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 131,773 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge and nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,772 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge and nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 125,371 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 125,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 112,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,235 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 106,235 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 101,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 92,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,275 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 74,558 miles

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

advanced wear to all brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2008 65,139 miles

Two rear number plates fitted to this vehicle.One to the spare wheel one to the tailgate,lamps on tailgate notworking

o/s/r outer door handle "sticky"

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,547 miles

rear outer brake pads low both sides .unable to see condition of inner pads (recomend brake check and replacement pads fitted in near future

Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,275 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 VYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LM02 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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