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YS02 SVA

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,618 mi
Last recorded165,618 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 SVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 165,618 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 162,576 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 155,550 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 155,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 148,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,047 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,714 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 131,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front mirror is discoloured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 131,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front mirror is discoloured

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 127,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 122,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,943 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 110,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,157 miles

o/s mirror loose

Fail 7 Mar 2013 95,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s mirror loose

Pass 30 May 2012 92,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs are lipped

Fail 30 May 2012 92,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 25 May 2011 83,824 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 83,824 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,461 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,672 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,396 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 55,396 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007
Pass 20 Jun 2006

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
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

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YS02 SVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS02 SVA, 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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YS02 SVA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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