2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · SA02 UOE
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2002. Recorded mileage 150,180 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SA02 UOE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 150,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA02 UOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz Ml (SA02 UOE) between March 2007 and January 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
SA02 UOE Mileage History
- 08/03/200743,917 mi
- 08/03/200743,917 mi
- 10/01/200852,868 mi+8,951 mi
- 08/01/200962,545 mi+9,677 mi
- 09/01/200962,549 mi+4 mi
- 03/02/201072,326 mi+9,777 mi
- 17/02/201180,869 mi+8,543 mi
- 18/02/201180,875 mi+6 mi
- 28/03/201290,249 mi+9,374 mi
- 30/03/201290,260 mi+11 mi
- 22/03/201395,341 mi+5,081 mi
- 01/04/201498,505 mi+3,164 mi
- 04/04/201498,506 mi+1 mi
- 08/04/2015102,029 mi+3,523 mi
- 01/04/2016104,847 mi+2,818 mi
- 03/02/2017106,980 mi+2,133 mi
- 30/01/2018112,130 mi+5,150 mi
- 24/01/2019118,915 mi+6,785 mi
- 03/01/2020125,298 mi+6,383 mi
- 07/01/2020125,302 mi+4 mi
- 12/01/2021129,680 mi+4,378 mi
- 12/01/2021129,680 mi
- 27/01/2022133,814 mi+4,134 mi
- 13/01/2023138,430 mi+4,616 mi
- 06/01/2024145,001 mi+6,571 mi
- 11/01/2024145,092 mi+91 mi
- 16/01/2025150,180 mi+5,088 mi
Average of roughly 5,949 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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