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ML02 YFU

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

114,635 mi
Last recorded114,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,635 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 114,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 113,593 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,123 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 98,260 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 98,260 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 89,715 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,356 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 81,356 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 76,290 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

cut on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,071 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

cut on offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,854 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,069 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 52,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,726 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 19,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ML02 YFU, 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 ML02 YFU registered?

ML02 YFU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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