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GBV 41S

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,395 mi
Last recorded84,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBV 41S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,395 miles

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

Slightly underbody corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2025 82,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 78,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 77,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,286 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 65,286 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 63,178 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing and slight damaged

o/s/r nail in tyre inner edges

rear diff oil slight leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,397 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 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 7 Aug 2013 59,989 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside front tyre tread has cut but not deep

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2013 59,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre tread has cut but not deep

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 57,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 50,914 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 49,621 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2008 46,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 42,760 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,553 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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GBV 41S 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 91.3%.

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 GBV 41S, 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 GBV 41S registered?

GBV 41S is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is GBV 41S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBV 41S shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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