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LX02 YLN

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Bronze Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 114,061 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front headlamps misty

Fail 11 Nov 2019 114,061 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front headlamps misty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 106,635 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 106,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 106,622 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 106,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,097 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 102,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,038 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 87,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,992 miles

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/f tyre perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished

slight play felt in steering joints unable to locate the reason for play

Pass 20 May 2010 75,941 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 75,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2009 69,957 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,606 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,299 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 YLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Bronze with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

LX02 YLN is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LX02 YLN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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