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ML02 ACE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,635 mi
Last recorded123,635 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 ACE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 123,635 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer driveshaft boot split

Rear parking brake just passed with 18%

service brake just passed with 50%

Fail 18 Feb 2026 123,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front fog light inop

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear parking brake just passed test with 17%

Fail 22 Jan 2025 113,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 23 Jan 2024 102,891 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 102,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking where they join the rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front clicking noise when turning not visible on ramp

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,043 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 97,789 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,441 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 95,441 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to rear flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,325 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre split between tread

Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges & splitting between tread

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,677 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,547 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,508 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,524 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 50,012 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)

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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ML02 ACE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML02 ACE, 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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ML02 ACE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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The MOT history for ML02 ACE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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