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WD02 GPK

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

217,063 mi
Last recorded217,063 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 GPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 217,063 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake pedal has no reserve travel. (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Advanced corrosion on most of underside of vehicle including suspension mounting areas.

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake low on efficiency.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 212,739 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Os front door outer panel has corroded

Os rear lamp unit is cracked

Os rear wheel arch is corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 212,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Os front door outer panel has corroded

Os rear lamp unit is cracked

Os rear wheel arch is corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 206,828 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 203,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 203,352 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 200,214 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 197,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 195,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 195,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 191,840 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 191,836 miles

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

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES

Pass 28 Apr 2017 188,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 184,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 180,759 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 175,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 164,395 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 164,387 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Apr 2012 151,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 151,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 139,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,380 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 99,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,451 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 70,320 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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WD02 GPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WD02 GPK, 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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WD02 GPK is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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