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LS02 FHN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

149,756 mi
Last recorded149,756 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 FHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 149,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 147,859 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))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 147,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 144,701 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush All front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 140,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack has play in inner joints

Fail 24 May 2016 140,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack has play in inner joints

Pass 30 May 2015 135,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 135,833 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2014 131,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 122,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 118,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Fail 17 May 2012 118,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing around inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 112,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner and outer edges

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,751 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,465 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

center exhaust box broken up inside

wish bone level sensor braket broken

Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

center exhaust box broken up inside

wish bone level sensor braket broken

Pass 1 May 2008 86,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,625 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 74,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 55,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 FHN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LS02 FHN, 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 FHN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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