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FG02 UEC

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,108 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,906 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 90,957 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,948 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 82,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 82,830 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,208 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 61,946 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,683 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,794 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 23,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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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FG02 UEC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG02 UEC, 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 FG02 UEC registered?

FG02 UEC is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for FG02 UEC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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