2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · AYZ 6016
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 73,069 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AYZ 6016 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 73,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AYZ 6016 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz Ml (AYZ 6016) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
AYZ 6016 Mileage History
- 16/11/202247,623 mi
- 15/11/202353,478 mi+5,855 mi
- 18/12/202463,205 mi+9,727 mi
- 19/12/202463,210 mi+5 mi
- 17/12/202573,069 mi+9,859 mi
Average of roughly 8,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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