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LS02 LAW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

138,806 mi
Last recorded138,806 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 138,806 miles

HiD headlamp bulbs fitted, no washers operating

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

esp warning lamp on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 125,519 miles

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

Nearside door mirror does not provide view to rear

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 125,509 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside door mirror does not provide view to rear

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 113,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear bumper cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2014 113,064 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear bumper cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,206 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged- interior mirror used for test

Fail 3 Oct 2013 109,206 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged- interior mirror used for test

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,013 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 100,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,954 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Steering rack mounting bushes have slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,921 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 88,919 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

pad warning light

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,289 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,289 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

needs wheel tracking

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,405 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,345 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,981 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 74,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,149 miles

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

stone gard cover insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2005 56,728 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 LAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LAW, 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 LAW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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