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VF02 OBX

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,782 mi
Last recorded136,782 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,700 miles

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

Both front headlamps faded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 17 Oct 2024 134,537 miles

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

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

Both front headlamps faded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 125,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,954 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 122,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 122,079 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 117,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (near rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,779 miles

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

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

front anti roll bar bushes wearing,oil leaks

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 89,091 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 83,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,158 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 76,201 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,201 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 58,878 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,346 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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VF02 OBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VF02 OBX, 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 VF02 OBX registered?

VF02 OBX is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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