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YO02 OWB

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

170,782 mi
Last recorded170,782 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 170,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 167,008 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 161,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under rear sill cover corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sill cover corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 156,848 miles

Central sound proofing is deteriorated and touching propshaft slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image/Pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper trim is slightly loose.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-sill area has corrosion. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bull bar is slightly loose.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image/Pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer anti-rollbar mounting bracket has slight movement.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-sill area on corrosion failure limit. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubbers perished and split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper has accident damage small hole.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 153,398 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 153,398 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 151,630 miles

inner and outer sill covers

Fail 24 Sep 2020 151,629 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

inner and outer sill covers

Pass 13 Sep 2019 148,577 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner and outer sill covers

Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 141,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 131,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,530 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,469 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 113,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,058 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 111,058 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,732 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 101,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,738 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2011 76,473 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 69,952 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 69,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 63,704 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 57,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 49,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 41,850 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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YO02 OWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YO02 OWB, 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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YO02 OWB is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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