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LT02 AUX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 AUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 128,039 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,965 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 125,965 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt wont extend or retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 122,469 miles

Front Bonnet has to be propped up

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,617 miles

Front Bonnet has to be propped up.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 109,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Seized and broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Bonnet has to be propped up.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 95,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 65,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 57,197 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 56,890 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,858 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 55,578 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 55,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,385 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 44,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 38,400 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,925 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,499 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,972 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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LT02 AUX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LT02 AUX, 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 LT02 AUX registered?

LT02 AUX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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The MOT history for LT02 AUX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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