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LW02 GFK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,133 mi
Last recorded127,133 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 GFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 127,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,737 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 117,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,173 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,598 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 90,598 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 79,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,005 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 60,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads not visible

drivers door mirror faded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,791 miles

all brake pads not visible

drivers door mirror faded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,471 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,200 miles

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

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

Rear 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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LW02 GFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW02 GFK, 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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LW02 GFK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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