2002 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · VM02 VRM
2002 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 164,938 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VM02 VRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 164,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VM02 VRM 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 (VM02 VRM) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
VM02 VRM Mileage History
- 31/05/2023152,193 mi
- 18/05/2024164,907 mi+12,714 mi
- 20/05/2024164,912 mi+5 mi
- 21/11/2025164,934 mi+22 mi
- 25/11/2025164,938 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,121 miles per year across 5 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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