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LV02 BJK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,642 mi
Last recorded148,642 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 148,642 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever inoperative both (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 147,570 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 147,570 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 146,371 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under neath under sealed

Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 142,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 139,339 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 139,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 134,958 miles

gas tank heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 130,398 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Engine mil on

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 129,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chord visible on outer tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 128,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 128,316 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 125,236 miles

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

front tyre n/s worn outside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 123,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 123,990 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,914 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 93,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,299 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 77,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,107 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 48,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJK, 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 BJK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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