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LO02 YGE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 YGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper taped up

slight smell of fuel under the bonnet

under side of vehicle corroded inner sills

Fail 29 Sep 2025 108,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat bolt loose

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper taped up

slight smell of fuel under the bonnet

under side of vehicle corroded inner sills

Pass 2 Oct 2024 106,179 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake balance requirements only just met.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear bumper repaired with tape.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 106,158 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Bumper repaired with tape.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 103,979 miles

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Rear bumper repaired with tape.

Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,954 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

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

Nearside Parking brake performance low.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Rear bumper repaired with tape.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,531 miles

General corrosion of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper repaired with tape.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 101,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear of master cylinder. To union above O/S/F shock absorber top mounting. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Brake pipe across rear subframe.. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

General corrosion of vehicle.

Head lamp height adjuster switch taped over.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 99,407 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 99,405 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,029 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter inner clamp loose but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 94,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter inner clamp loose but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter inner clamp loose but not allowing the ingress of dirt etc

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

Rear Coil springs corroded

Various metal brake pipes corroded and coated in grease

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2017 85,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure Both outer clips missing (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,611 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,778 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake hose not correctly located in bracket

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 75,773 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake hose not correctly located in bracket

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,956 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 71,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,767 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 62,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on battery

Fail 4 Jul 2011 57,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on battery

Fail 12 Jul 2010 51,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,513 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,599 miles

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)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,600 miles

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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LO02 YGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LO02 YGE, 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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LO02 YGE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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