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LV02 ZKW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,313 mi
Last recorded109,313 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,313 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,256 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,256 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 105,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,929 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER COLOUM BUSH

Fail 6 Feb 2018 99,929 miles

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable LEAKING (2.2.C.1d)

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating BOTH REARS (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen CLEANING (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen CLEANING (1.8.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER COLOUM BUSH

Offside Front INNER TIE ROD

Rear O/S AND N/S REAR LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,234 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 89,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

across rear axle brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

across rear axle brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,934 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 73,934 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,670 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,666 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,773 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,192 miles

front and rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 36,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,200 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 ZKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

LV02 ZKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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