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KW02 SYU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,238 mi
Last recorded137,238 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 SYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 137,220 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 132,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 126,256 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 121,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,830 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 115,830 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 110,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 110,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,226 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,799 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 92,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,447 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,860 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,938 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,937 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,995 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,568 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 63,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,530 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox sump damaged,retaning bracket and bolt missing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,994 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 53,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,370 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)

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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KW02 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KW02 SYU, 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 KW02 SYU registered?

KW02 SYU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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