2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.2L Petrol · ML02 APC
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 126,628 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML02 APC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 126,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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ML02 APC Mileage History
- 17/07/202495,482 mi
- 30/07/202496,854 mi+1,372 mi
- 28/07/2025110,341 mi+13,487 mi
- 04/08/2025110,510 mi+169 mi
- 05/08/2026126,628 mi+16,118 mi
Average of roughly 15,184 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML02 APC 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 (ML02 APC) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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