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T33 TAY

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 92,847 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,655 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2024 84,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,629 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,510 miles

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

Offside Front door difficult to open from outside

Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,088 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 57,913 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,785 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 55,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 52,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,541 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,656 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 39,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,670 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,713 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,357 miles

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

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

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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T33 TAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T33 TAY, 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

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What year was T33 TAY registered?

T33 TAY is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is T33 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T33 TAY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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