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M10 AXL

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Gas 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,919 mi
Last recorded161,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 AXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeGas
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 161,919 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 159,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 156,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 153,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 151,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 146,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 126,920 miles

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

UNDER BODY SEALED WITH SEALER

Fail 20 Jul 2018 126,920 miles

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

UNDER BODY SEALED WITH SEALER

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,991 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 123,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,644 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,960 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,928 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,148 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,578 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,403 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 68,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 58,725 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 58,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

service brake pedal has increased travel

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,159 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)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn and cut

rearmost seats/belts not tested

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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M10 AXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 4,966cc gas engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M10 AXL, 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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M10 AXL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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