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EA02 EDF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

129,324 mi
Last recorded129,324 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 EDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 129,324 miles

Front brake pads are low

Rust in general on underside, chassis and suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2025 126,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis, suspension components, subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,185 miles

Offside Rear tyre is 16 years old

Pass 20 Apr 2022 115,898 miles

Nearside Front washer pump leaking onto abs pump below

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 113,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 111,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 109,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,071 miles

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

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

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

Screw in offside front tyre tread.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,785 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,067 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,192 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,192 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 91,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 82,495 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,495 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2008 57,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,674 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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EA02 EDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EA02 EDF, 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 EA02 EDF registered?

EA02 EDF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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The MOT history for EA02 EDF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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