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T2 EKJ

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

154,268 mi
Last recorded154,268 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 154,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 152,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 152,724 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 151,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 151,767 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 149,291 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 149,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 147,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 147,297 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 147,297 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 146,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 144,818 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 144,039 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 144,039 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 142,819 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 139,901 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 139,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 136,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2012 133,894 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2012 133,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 130,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 121,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 100,281 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 100,278 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 98,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres close to the wear bands

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Apr 2009 98,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres close to the wear bands

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2008 86,368 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 72,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,511 miles

Front 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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T2 EKJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T2 EKJ, 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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T2 EKJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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