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LP02 BND

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 BND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 121,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 121,620 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 93,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 87,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 79,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 73,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 64,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 55,785 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,725 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 46,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,043 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,392 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,662 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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LP02 BND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LP02 BND, 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 LP02 BND registered?

LP02 BND is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for LP02 BND shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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