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LY02 XLZ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,288 mi
Last recorded105,288 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH. (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 336,616 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH. (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 92,359 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 92,359 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,060 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,060 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,252 miles

Both front tyres have 3mm tread.(limit-1.6mm).

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 68,252 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Both front tyres have 3mm tread.(limit-1.6mm).

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,530 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 41,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 31,033 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 XLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LY02 XLZ, 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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LY02 XLZ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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