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LS02 AKV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 133,419 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 131,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 131,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 122,008 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 113,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 101,320 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jul 2011 101,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,541 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,180 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

offside mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,835 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 AKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AKV, 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 LS02 AKV registered?

LS02 AKV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 April 2002.

Is LS02 AKV safe to buy?

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