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LX02 LBK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 145,999 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 139,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 137,033 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 137,031 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 131,106 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play movement both sides of steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,661 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))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear wearing inner edge, nearside rear wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 107,052 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,234 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 73,088 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,496 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 60,030 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,256 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 39,744 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

allfour road tyres legall but will req replacment soon

Pass 9 Dec 2006 39,744 miles

allfour road tyres legall but will req replacment soon

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,955 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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LX02 LBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX02 LBK, 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 LX02 LBK registered?

LX02 LBK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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