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HV02 VYJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,917 mi
Last recorded141,917 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 141,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault During brake test (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault During brake test (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint evidence of rust

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint evidence of rust

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 134,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front pads worn

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,341 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Nov 2013 127,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering rack offside

Pass 5 Dec 2012 125,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 123,927 miles

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)

Oil leak

poor image both headlamps

Fail 15 Nov 2011 123,927 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

poor image both headlamps

Pass 12 Nov 2010 116,142 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 116,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,946 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front brake flexi-hoses insecure

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 2 Nov 2008 101,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 93,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 90,263 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 62,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,762 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear 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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HV02 VYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HV02 VYJ, 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 HV02 VYJ registered?

HV02 VYJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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