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SA02 KXY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 KXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 90,995 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 92,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,000 miles

vech showing age related corrosion on underside but not holed

Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,458 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 85,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,211 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 82,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'O' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn 'O' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tailgate shockers weak

oil light on

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2017 82,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine management lamp is on

oil lamp is on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,290 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,391 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ESP AND ETS LIGHT ARE INDECATING THERE IS A FAULT

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,940 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 75,940 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,449 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 55,951 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 55,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 52,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,911 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SA02 KXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SA02 KXY, 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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SA02 KXY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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