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LY02 XLA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,760 mi
Last recorded165,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 165,760 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 165,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 159,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 155,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 155,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,850 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 129,675 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 120,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,556 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,556 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,094 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Both front wiper blades poor

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

Rear brake disc poor

Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,094 miles

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Both front wiper blades poor

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

Rear brake disc poor

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,501 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 63,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,380 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear indicators showing slight white light

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,396 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,165 miles

all four tyres near limit

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,904 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 39,903 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

LY02 XLA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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