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LS02 EXD

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,790 mi
Last recorded122,790 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 EXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear bumper tapped up

Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,097 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 117,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 112,875 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 112,875 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 98,758 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted repaired with gaffer tape (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 88,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 88,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 79,690 miles

engine light is on

Fail 27 Jan 2017 79,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure mounting bolts lose,and bushes worn (2.2.B.1a)

engine light is on

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,553 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 66,446 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 66,446 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,668 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,515 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 46,542 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 41,421 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,303 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 29,514 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 EXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

LS02 EXD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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