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LW02 HWY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,601 mi
Last recorded152,601 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 HWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 152,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 139,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underbody shields fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 139,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underbody shields fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,417 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing

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

Oil leak ()

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 12 Dec 2017 135,417 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre rear seat belt missing

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

Oil leak ()

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 4 Nov 2016 133,890 miles

Central Rear seatbelt removed

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 133,889 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 127,838 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 116,481 miles

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

Oil leak

rear most passenger seats missing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 116,477 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

rear passenger seat missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 116,427 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pad warning wire fouling wheel

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,515 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 105,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,900 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,438 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,511 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,699 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 HWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LW02 HWY, 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 HWY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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