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R70 MBE

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

205,091 mi
Last recorded205,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 205,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 205,089 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 200,806 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 196,284 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 191,051 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2021 183,091 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 31 Jul 2019 166,022 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 157,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 145,410 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s front lower ball joint dust seal starting to split

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight play in front anti roll bar inner and outer bushes

slight play in n/s rear lower ball joint

slight play in n/s rear suspension strut lower ball joint

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint

slight play in o/s rear suspension strut lower ball joint

slight play in rear anti roll bar inner bushes

slight play in steering column upper bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,688 miles

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

slight play in inner and outer front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s rear lower ball joint

slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint

slight play in o/s track rod end

slight play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,440 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn/damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 126,440 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall worn/damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,609 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 92,556 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 92,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 84,117 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 84,117 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,232 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

High level brake light disconnected at time of test

Fail 1 May 2008 73,419 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,145 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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R70 MBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R70 MBE, 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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R70 MBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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