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ME02 UHW

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,931 mi
Last recorded103,931 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 UHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 103,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 103,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 76,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,034 miles

child seat fitted to rear-n/s/f/ tyre outer edge perished-inner rack arms slight play-n/s/f/ track rod end slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,968 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 53,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,090 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,553 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 36,322 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,331 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,766 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,950 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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ME02 UHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ME02 UHW, 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 ME02 UHW registered?

ME02 UHW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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