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LX02 XBA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 XBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,259 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 134,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 129,764 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,064 miles

power steering drive belt slight diteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 124,064 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

power steering drive belt slight diteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,398 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 110,604 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 101,696 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads on legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2013 101,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pads on legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,971 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,611 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,662 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 65,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,736 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 60,154 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 60,115 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,327 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriate.

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 XBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This 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 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

LX02 XBA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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