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LT02 LEF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,166 mi
Last recorded119,166 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT02 LEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,166 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 117,340 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside rear tyre perishing/ cracking & tread depth wearing low

Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,340 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Offside rear tyre perishing/ cracking & tread depth wearing low

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,767 miles

Slight perishing to os tyre(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2018 113,137 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 113,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,535 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,535 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 108,189 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 108,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 104,936 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,207 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,533 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,995 miles

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

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 10 May 2011 67,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 56,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 46,694 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 35,609 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 26,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 16,353 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 LEF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LT02 LEF, 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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LT02 LEF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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