2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.2L Petrol · BF02 BVW
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 142,775 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF02 BVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 142,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF02 BVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml (BF02 BVW) between October 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BF02 BVW Mileage History
- 15/10/2024136,896 mi
- 15/10/2024136,896 mi
- 29/08/2025136,938 mi+42 mi
- 29/08/2025136,938 mi
- 01/07/2026142,775 mi+5,837 mi
Average of roughly 3,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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