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LW02 HWP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Gas bi-fuel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,039 mi
Last recorded187,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 187,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 174,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 174,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 158,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 146,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 138,842 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 131,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 131,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,545 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,216 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 106,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,687 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,687 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 96,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 85,938 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,938 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 72,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,627 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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LW02 HWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 3,199cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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