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NM02 LXG

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,923 mi
Last recorded125,923 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,915 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 125,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 125,896 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower both side bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,701 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,699 miles

OSF Fog lamp insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2013 108,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

OSF Fog lamp insecure

Pass 29 May 2012 99,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 99,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,024 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,356 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 70,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,140 miles

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

catalyst is noisey

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall but no cords are visable

nearside front tyre inner edge is slightly wearing

offside rear tyre has a cut to it but no cords are visable

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Fail 20 Jun 2008 60,138 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

catalyst is noisey

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall but no cords are visable

nearside front tyre inner edge is slightly wearing

offside rear tyre has a cut to it but no cords are visable

slight oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,523 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre clearly punctured

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,073 miles

travel in footbrake

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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NM02 LXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NM02 LXG, 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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NM02 LXG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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