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OU02 XOF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

255,669 mi
Last recorded255,669 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 XOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 255,669 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 240,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 227,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 214,191 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 197,733 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 197,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 181,368 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 166,221 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 151,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,596 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 131,583 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,370 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 83,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2013 73,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,208 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,758 miles

front brake pads and discs are getting low

n/sf steering arm has slight play

n/sf tyre getting low on the outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,556 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 40,556 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,836 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 36,105 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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OU02 XOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OU02 XOF, 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 OU02 XOF registered?

OU02 XOF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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