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LP02 DKU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 3190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,979 mi
Last recorded201,979 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,190cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 201,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 191,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonet hard to open

Fail 5 Jul 2014 191,197 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 166,431 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 132,838 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 132,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 DKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP02 DKU, 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 LP02 DKU registered?

LP02 DKU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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