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LX02 DFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,607 mi
Last recorded108,607 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 DFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s front to rear (forward most) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play + offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material large x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill corroding.

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 103,546 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play + offside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front small + large brake pipes corroding.

cover glued to central rear seat belt , belt not able to seen fully.

slight weep around power steering rack.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 103,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play + offside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front small + large brake pipes corroding.

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding.

cover glued to central rear seat belt , belt not able to seen fully.

slight weep around power steering rack.

Pass 4 May 2017 102,052 miles

nsr tyre on 2mm and perished

osr tyre on 3mm and perished

Fail 4 May 2017 102,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre on 2mm and perished

osr tyre on 3mm and perished

Pass 18 May 2015 100,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyrs perishing

Fail 12 May 2015 100,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both rear tyrs perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 97,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,697 miles

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

wear on front brakediscs

Fail 2 Nov 2011 65,969 miles

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

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

wear on front brakediscs

Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,622 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)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,501 miles

high level brake light not working

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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LX02 DFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX02 DFY, 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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LX02 DFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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