2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · 57 PA
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 181,044 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
57 PA Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 181,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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57 PA Mileage History
- 15/06/200649,101 mi
- 21/06/200649,287 mi+186 mi
- 15/06/200757,195 mi+7,908 mi
- 19/06/200869,218 mi+12,023 mi
- 26/05/200980,459 mi+11,241 mi
- 26/05/200980,459 mi
- 25/05/201088,986 mi+8,527 mi
- 25/05/201088,986 mi
- 07/06/2011100,286 mi+11,300 mi
- 08/06/2011100,286 mi
- 15/06/2012111,414 mi+11,128 mi
- 18/06/2012111,414 mi
- 04/06/2013119,954 mi+8,540 mi
- 05/06/2013119,594 mi-360 mi
- 16/06/2014125,365 mi+5,771 mi
- 16/06/2014125,365 mi
- 29/05/2015132,930 mi+7,565 mi
- 03/06/2016138,730 mi+5,800 mi
- 03/06/2016138,730 mi
- 21/06/2017144,949 mi+6,219 mi
- 04/06/2018149,952 mi+5,003 mi
- 06/06/2018149,953 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/2019158,451 mi+8,498 mi
- 16/06/2020164,599 mi+6,148 mi
- 20/05/2021168,519 mi+3,920 mi
- 25/05/2021168,566 mi+47 mi
- 27/05/2022173,051 mi+4,485 mi
- 09/06/2022173,062 mi+11 mi
- 07/06/2023176,197 mi+3,135 mi
- 12/06/2023176,197 mi
- 11/06/2024176,941 mi+744 mi
- 11/06/2024176,941 mi
- 04/06/2025179,161 mi+2,220 mi
- 04/06/2025179,161 mi
- 27/05/2026181,044 mi+1,883 mi
- 27/05/2026181,044 mi
Average of roughly 6,614 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
57 PA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml (57 PA) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Steering (28 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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: “Exhaust system insecure exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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