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LM02 VZB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,292 mi
Last recorded165,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 165,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear pipes corroded ------------------ (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diesel injector area.... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to test 'hidden' front to rear metal brake pipes....

Fail 17 Dec 2019 161,503 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror type fault LCD. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diesel injector area.... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Unable to test 'hidden' front to rear metal brake pipes....

Pass 8 Nov 2018 149,954 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted hiding front to rear metal brake pipes....

Fail 7 Nov 2018 149,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded amber bulb.... (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour as above.... (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along sub frame....from nearside joiner to offside rear flexi' .... (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted hiding front to rear metal brake pipes....

Pass 7 Jun 2017 136,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 2 x front seats in use.... ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' drivers side... (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 136,550 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test only 2 x front seats in use.... ()

Spare tyre defective space saver totaly flat.... ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' drivers side... (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leaks....

offside rear tyre inner tread worn and tyre perished side walls....

Pass 27 May 2015 116,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 116,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres badly perished with cracks in sidewalls

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 110,043 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Fail 1 Apr 2014 110,041 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,552 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2013 102,552 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn on inner edges and side walls perished

Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,205 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn on inner edges and side walls perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,288 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,382 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2009 71,892 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 60,669 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,825 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,309 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 VZB 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 68.2%.

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 LM02 VZB, 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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What year was LM02 VZB registered?

LM02 VZB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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