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ESZ 2055

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 2055
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /splitting/poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /splitting/poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror class/surface blemishing slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /splitting/poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All/subframe, anti roll bar/2X shock absorber casing 2X coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /splitting/poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /splitting/poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /splitting/poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe/anti roll bar/2X shock absorber casing 2X coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,029 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,981 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,927 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,243 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,358 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2020 73,427 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,451 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 71,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,431 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,767 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 48,211 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,412 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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ESZ 2055 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ESZ 2055, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ESZ 2055 registered?

ESZ 2055 is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is ESZ 2055 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 2055 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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