2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · S17 ABE
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 89,810 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S17 ABE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 89,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S17 ABE Mileage History
- 26/01/200634,215 mi
- 16/01/200742,959 mi+8,744 mi
- 04/01/200850,489 mi+7,530 mi
- 12/01/200953,001 mi+2,512 mi
- 11/01/201054,607 mi+1,606 mi
- 11/01/201054,607 mi
- 14/01/201156,846 mi+2,239 mi
- 14/01/201156,846 mi
- 06/01/201258,297 mi+1,451 mi
- 11/01/201359,657 mi+1,360 mi
- 11/01/201359,657 mi
- 21/01/201461,311 mi+1,654 mi
- 21/01/201461,311 mi
- 12/02/201563,261 mi+1,950 mi
- 05/03/201665,316 mi+2,055 mi
- 07/02/201768,202 mi+2,886 mi
- 28/02/201869,446 mi+1,244 mi
- 06/02/201970,960 mi+1,514 mi
- 06/02/201970,960 mi
- 26/02/202073,702 mi+2,742 mi
- 04/05/202074,604 mi+902 mi
- 19/04/202177,268 mi+2,664 mi
- 28/04/202280,941 mi+3,673 mi
- 05/05/202280,941 mi
- 05/04/202384,021 mi+3,080 mi
- 04/04/202486,074 mi+2,053 mi
- 01/04/202587,788 mi+1,714 mi
- 01/04/202689,810 mi+2,022 mi
Average of roughly 2,755 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
S17 ABE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml (S17 ABE) between January 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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