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1850 ML

2002 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,462 mi
Last recorded62,462 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class94,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1850 ML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 62,462 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,281 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 60,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 57,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 54,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 53,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,886 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,246 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,180 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,104 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 29,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 26,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 25,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,581 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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1850 ML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 94,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1850 ML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1850 ML registered?

1850 ML is a 2002 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is 1850 ML safe to buy?

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