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LS02 AKJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,366 mi
Last recorded126,366 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 126,366 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 118,311 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Dec 2020 111,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 104,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 97,011 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle under structure is slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,814 miles

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

suspension components corroded in parts

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade torn (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade torn (8.2.2)

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

suspension components corroded in parts

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,920 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 87,920 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,544 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 86,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,764 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 82,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,220 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 76,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,868 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,106 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,746 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 39,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 31,177 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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LS02 AKJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS02 AKJ, 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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LS02 AKJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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