CarVerify

Free Car Check

OE02 YYF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

204,903 mi
Last recorded204,903 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 204,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 201,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 198,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 195,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 190,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 185,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 179,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 174,812 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 174,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 167,804 miles

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

•Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay •sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 162,426 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 153,323 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 145,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 133,604 miles

Slight play in osf track rod

Fail 20 Sep 2012 121,078 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 121,078 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 106,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,800 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,641 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,956 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,956 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 53,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 209,545 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OE02 YYF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 OE02 YYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OE02 YYF?

You can check the full history of OE02 YYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OE02 YYF registered?

OE02 YYF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is OE02 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE02 YYF shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE02 YYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OE02 YYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.