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LN02 XDA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 XDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 53,709 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 51,806 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 51,806 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 45,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,356 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 43,356 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 35,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/60R17 106H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,237 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 27,236 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2016 25,116 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,989 miles

Both front tyres outer edge cracking

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,972 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,953 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 21,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,277 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 21,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,518 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,798 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,675 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,396 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 15,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,972 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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LN02 XDA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LN02 XDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN02 XDA registered?

LN02 XDA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is LN02 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 XDA shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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