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M500 SRP

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 97,786 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above chassis next to alternator (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded throughout length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer end of rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above chassis next to alternator (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded throughout length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split at inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,397 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has had rustproofing applied previously, now flaking off and corrosion is evident along length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 94,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member above tail pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door step / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Has had rust proofing applied previously, now flaking off and corrosion is evident along length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,351 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has rust proofing previously applied, rust is apparent underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Esp / bas / ets lights on (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both centre bushes and N/S outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member holed on N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very close to limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has rust proofing previously applied. Rust apparent underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 84,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2020 84,814 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,076 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in both lower ball jionts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 63,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,118 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 63,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,993 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,224 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s sill spoiler loose

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,446 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,068 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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M500 SRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M500 SRP, 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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M500 SRP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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