CarVerify

Free Car Check

LD02 HFY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

151,548 mi
Last recorded151,548 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 HFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 151,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 129,025 miles

Wider off-road tyres fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2023 128,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,402 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 119,398 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 111,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 105,078 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,275 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 10 Nov 2018 100,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 93,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 89,630 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,228 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 75,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,936 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,091 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,752 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,864 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LD02 HFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LD02 HFY, 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

How do I check the history of LD02 HFY?

You can check the full history of LD02 HFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LD02 HFY registered?

LD02 HFY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is LD02 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD02 HFY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD02 HFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LD02 HFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.