2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · EF02 KTC
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 154,168 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF02 KTC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 154,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF02 KTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml (EF02 KTC) between January 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes insecure & loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
EF02 KTC Mileage History
- 23/01/200737,867 mi
- 08/04/200847,818 mi+9,951 mi
- 02/05/200959,923 mi+12,105 mi
- 27/05/201072,032 mi+12,109 mi
- 28/05/201072,032 mi
- 28/05/201182,177 mi+10,145 mi
- 31/05/201292,519 mi+10,342 mi
- 31/05/201292,519 mi
- 10/05/2013100,637 mi+8,118 mi
- 10/05/2013100,637 mi
- 20/05/2014110,101 mi+9,464 mi
- 20/05/2014110,101 mi
- 01/05/2015118,391 mi+8,290 mi
- 01/05/2015118,391 mi
- 19/05/2016127,927 mi+9,536 mi
- 20/05/2016127,927 mi
- 05/05/2017133,283 mi+5,356 mi
- 09/05/2017133,283 mi
- 23/05/2018138,481 mi+5,198 mi
- 10/05/2019143,754 mi+5,273 mi
- 17/05/2019143,832 mi+78 mi
- 20/11/2020149,071 mi+5,239 mi
- 20/11/2020149,072 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2021152,709 mi+3,637 mi
- 30/11/2022153,361 mi+652 mi
- 30/11/2022153,364 mi+3 mi
- 30/11/2023153,719 mi+355 mi
- 18/11/2024153,975 mi+256 mi
- 18/11/2025154,168 mi+193 mi
Average of roughly 6,180 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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