2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.2L Petrol · FD02 MVJ
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 113,035 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,035 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD02 MVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 113,035 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD02 MVJ 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 (FD02 MVJ) between September 2025 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
FD02 MVJ Mileage History
- 16/09/2025109,960 mi
- 16/09/2025109,960 mi
- 18/09/2026112,952 mi+2,992 mi
- 02/10/2026113,001 mi+49 mi
- 03/10/2026113,035 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 2,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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