2002 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · LJ52 OPM
2002 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 121,709 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ52 OPM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 121,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ52 OPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes Ml (LJ52 OPM) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LJ52 OPM Mileage History
- 02/05/202494,312 mi
- 30/04/2025111,052 mi+16,740 mi
- 02/05/2025111,054 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/2026121,709 mi+10,655 mi
Average of roughly 13,522 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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