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LY02 BXE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,215 mi
Last recorded133,215 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,215 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 130,162 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 126,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 122,954 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 119,441 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 119,441 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,782 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,734 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,008 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 82,010 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 75,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 66,975 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,049 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 35,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 27,950 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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LY02 BXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY02 BXE, 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 LY02 BXE registered?

LY02 BXE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 BXE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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