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LV02 ZKC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,226 mi
Last recorded146,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,226 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 146,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to the front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,857 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,466 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,484 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2015 108,484 miles

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

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,374 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,202 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,202 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 78,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,218 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,218 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 52,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,720 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,260 miles

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)

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 ZKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LV02 ZKC, 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 LV02 ZKC registered?

LV02 ZKC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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