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EK02 STX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,314 mi
Last recorded79,314 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 STX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 79,314 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 77,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,688 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 71,871 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,287 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,908 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake ferrule corroding

Offside Rear brake ferrule corroding

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 66,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake ferrule corroding

Offside Rear brake ferrule corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,841 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,211 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 64,093 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 63,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 59,667 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,667 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 58,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,909 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,909 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,073 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 53,049 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 51,301 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,843 miles

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

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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EK02 STX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK02 STX, 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 EK02 STX registered?

EK02 STX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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