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2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
General Information
- Registration OV02FJP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2002
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,939 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing/fumes on limit,advise repair (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded/corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth showing deterioration (1.1.2 (c))
- n/s washer not working
- Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded/pos holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth showing deterioration (1.1.2 (c))
- n/s washer not working
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector chuffing/fumes on limit,advise repair (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded/corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive +contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded/pos holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 154,619 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,754 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,937 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,138 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,679 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,474 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,959 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,563 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,747 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,177 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 112,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,564 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,691 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,570 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,570 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,487 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,627 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,478 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010 1 Jul 202618 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,352 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2009 1 Jul 202618 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
19 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,975 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2008 1 Jul 202618 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,944 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2007 1 Jul 202621 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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OV02FJP was registered on 2002-08-01
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