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LN02 XES

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,082 mi
Last recorded197,082 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 197,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 197,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 189,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear handbrake low efficiency and long travel

battery temporary secured

Fail 19 Dec 2019 189,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear handbrake low efficiency and long travel

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

battery temporary secured

Pass 27 Mar 2015 168,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 168,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 147,065 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 146,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 132,178 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 132,155 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Air bag light on

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,314 miles

parking brake lever nearing end of its reserve travel

Fail 9 Aug 2011 113,314 miles

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

parking brake lever nearing end of its reserve travel

Pass 10 Mar 2011 106,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both wipers smearing screen

Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both wipers smearing screen

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,538 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 90,538 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,198 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 78,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,375 miles

front offside tyre is wearing on the inside edge

rear nearside tyre is worn on the outside edge

wipers may soon need attention

Fail 23 Oct 2007 63,375 miles

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

front offside tyre is wearing on the inside edge

rear nearside tyre is worn on the outside edge

wipers may soon need attention

Pass 18 May 2006 41,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,891 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 XES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XES, 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 LN02 XES registered?

LN02 XES is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LN02 XES shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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