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LX02 XAS

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,023 mi
Last recorded171,023 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 171,023 miles

steering wheel cover broken up

Fail 25 Jun 2021 171,007 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering wheel cover broken up

Fail 10 Mar 2020 170,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine knocking

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 170,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 170,712 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 165,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak oil leak underside ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 165,503 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak oil leak underside ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 161,644 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 161,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 158,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog light loose

Fail 13 Mar 2015 158,645 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower 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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Rear 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 Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog light loose

Pass 19 Aug 2014 151,589 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,306 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,454 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)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 125,454 miles

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

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

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 Aug 2011 114,900 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 114,828 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 103,283 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,190 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,363 miles

brake pad and hand brake warning light coming on

coolant level low

o/s/f tyre waering inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2007 60,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 60,516 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,611 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 XAS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LX02 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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