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J9 SUU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,669 mi
Last recorded135,669 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 135,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 135,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working Front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 131,145 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 126,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,742 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake performance low

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 99,732 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,064 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

o/s/r brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 6 Nov 2015 90,473 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,099 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,120 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,120 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,394 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 57,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2006 41,628 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 41,628 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.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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J9 SUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J9 SUU, 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 J9 SUU registered?

J9 SUU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is J9 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 SUU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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