2007 Mercedes ML 6.2L Petrol · VD02 AMG

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 30 June 2025 at 97,837 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. A failure just twenty-six days prior on 4 June 2025 at identical mileage revealed multiple critical defects including lighting failures, indicator issues, and a significant parking brake failure. While the most recent test indicates these issues were rectified, the history suggests the vehicle only receives mechanical attention when it fails a mandatory annual test. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,150 miles per year. There is a notable stagnation in usage recorded between November 2019 (97,420 miles) and February 2021 (97,575 miles), where only 155 miles were covered over sixteen months. This long period of standing often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid systems, which is evidenced by the 2018 failure for perished tyres and corroded brake pipes despite the low overall mileage. A physical inspection must focus on the braking system and fluid lines due to recurring failures. The record shows seriously weakened brake discs and corroded pipes in 2021, followed by an inoperative parking brake in 2025. The buyer should check for signs of corrosion along the metal brake lines and ensure the calipers are not seized from periods of inactivity. Given the history of headlamp and indicator faults, a thorough electrical check of the bulb housings and the condition of the wiring loom is necessary to ensure no intermittent faults remain.