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LX02 YAV

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,960 mi
Last recorded137,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 137,960 miles

Central Rear Lower metal brake pipe running across rear beam slight corrosion in sections.

Nearside Front Lower slight play in lower ball joint.

Nearside Front Outer indicator starting to show white light.

Nearside Front Outer tyre getting low on outer edge.

Offside Front Outer indicator starting to show white light.

Offside Rear Lower rear anti roll bar link arm connection bush slightly split.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 137,960 miles

Central Rear Lower metal brake pipe running across rear beam slight corrosion in sections.

Nearside Front Lower slight play in lower ball joint.

Nearside Front Outer indicator starting to show white light.

Nearside Front Outer tyre getting low on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer indicator starting to show white light.

Offside Rear Lower rear anti roll bar link arm connection bush slightly split.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,934 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,308 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,043 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 113,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,040 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,936 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 YAV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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