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LX02 XDC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,129 mi
Last recorded107,129 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 107,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 104,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,500 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid box clamp broken & mid box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing one missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end part of o/s/f pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 102,401 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,619 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 101,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 98,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 93,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,557 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,718 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 71,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,934 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 XDC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDC, 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 XDC registered?

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

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