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LV02 BFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,500 mi
Last recorded203,500 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 203,500 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 203,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 189,964 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 189,955 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 184,916 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 184,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 161,341 miles

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

blades starting to split

Fail 28 Feb 2012 161,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

blades starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 153,777 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 153,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 143,403 miles

Advise, crack in o/s headlamp lens.

Advise, rear axle n/s to o/s brake pipe rusted

Advise, rear brake pads?

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 132,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 120,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 107,211 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 89,072 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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LV02 BFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV02 BFK, 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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LV02 BFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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