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2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

151,702 mi
Last recorded151,702 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEW 1Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,702 miles

All underneath corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 151,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All underneath corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,374 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 150,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 147,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 147,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 145,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 141,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 141,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 137,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 133,664 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 133,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,767 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,703 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 117,481 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front tyre inner edges worn

Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 110,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,664 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 94,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

BAS/ESP warning light on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 51,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,869 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,869 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,490 miles

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

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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NEW 1Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 NEW 1Y, 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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NEW 1Y is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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