2002 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · YK02 MLL
2002 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 166,186 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,186 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.
YK02 MLL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2017
- 166,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK02 MLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes Ml (YK02 MLL) between February 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
YK02 MLL Mileage History
- 27/02/200644,534 mi
- 21/03/200754,800 mi+10,266 mi
- 22/03/200866,336 mi+11,536 mi
- 09/04/200973,176 mi+6,840 mi
- 09/04/200973,176 mi
- 14/10/200978,599 mi+5,423 mi
- 29/09/201089,566 mi+10,967 mi
- 14/10/2011102,725 mi+13,159 mi
- 14/10/2011102,725 mi
- 09/10/2012114,125 mi+11,400 mi
- 09/10/2012114,125 mi
- 24/09/2013124,460 mi+10,335 mi
- 23/09/2014133,200 mi+8,740 mi
- 24/09/2014133,200 mi
- 03/10/2015142,641 mi+9,441 mi
- 11/10/2016155,210 mi+12,569 mi
- 17/10/2016155,222 mi+12 mi
- 09/10/2017166,186 mi+10,964 mi
Average of roughly 10,475 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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