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F2 SAA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,696 mi
Last recorded116,696 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 SAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 116,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis and suspension rusty been stood

Fail 21 Jul 2026 116,679 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis and suspension rusty been stood

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,170 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 108,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,149 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 103,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,034 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,412 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 94,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 90,017 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 86,114 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 81,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,588 miles

gear box leaking oil

Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,588 miles

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,395 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 56,450 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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F2 SAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F2 SAA, 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 F2 SAA registered?

F2 SAA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is F2 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 SAA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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