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GY02 DUJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,763 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper slightly smears

Offside Inner Sill corroded (can only inspect so much as majority covered in trim)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 126,762 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper slightly smears

Offside Inner Sill corroded (can only inspect so much as majority covered in trim)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 125,432 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake effort low on limit

Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2023 120,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low

wipers judder

Pass 16 Feb 2022 117,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 117,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,203 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/f steering arm play

Fail 15 Feb 2021 114,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing end link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/f steering arm play

Pass 30 Jan 2020 111,361 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

epc light on

o/s/r indicator faded

oil around injectors

rear brake pads 2mm need attention

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,266 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front and rear indicators faded

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f cv boot has grease around but no spilt

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Jan 2019 106,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front and rear indicators faded

epc light on dash

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f cv boot has grease around but no spilt

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,709 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

front anti roll bar bushes worn

smell of diesel under bonnet no leaks found

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

front anti roll bar bushes worn

smell of diesel under bonnet no leaks found

Pass 27 Jan 2017 98,400 miles

Both headlight images poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2017 98,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Injector area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlight image poor

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Dec 2015 93,014 miles

alternator belt perished

play in the n/s/r rear arm

Fail 24 Dec 2015 92,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

alternator belt perished

play in the n/s/r rear arm

Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,790 miles

Oil leak

Dampness around front injectors

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished - worn slightly unevenly

Fail 30 Dec 2014 86,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Dampness around front injectors

Headlamp images poor

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers poor

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished - worn slightly unevenly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

o/s/f track rod end has play on limit

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 81,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear

o/s/f track rod end has play on limit

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,456 miles

engine smells of diesel but has covers fitted so un able to verify if leaking - requires checking

Fail 4 Jan 2013 78,453 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear indicators very pale colour - on limit

centre stop lamp not working but unable to verify if connected

engine smells of diesel but has covers fitted so un able to verify if leaking - requires checking

park brake pedal very notchy - requires investigation

Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r handbrake not working as well as n/s/r

slight play in osf track rod end

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,530 miles

oil leak

possible injector leaking unable to see due to engine covers

Pass 10 Feb 2010 66,510 miles

Light corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Oil level on minimum

Wipers a little poor

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

Fail 4 Feb 2010 66,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Light corrosion starting to appear on vehicle underside

Oil level on minimum

Wipers a little poor

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded - on limit

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,651 miles

Strong smell of diesel under bonnet - unable to find leak due to covers, needs investigation

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,665 miles

Child seat fitted to center seat - unable to check seat belt

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - unable to check seatbelt

Engine has slight oil leak

Front pads look low - unable to view fully

Front wipers noisey

Rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Nov 2007 55,624 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wipers noisey

Child seat fitted to center seat - unable to check seat belt

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat - unable to check seatbelt

Engine has slight oil leak

Front pads look low - unable to view fully

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 39,338 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 39,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GY02 DUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY02 DUJ, 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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GY02 DUJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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