2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · L300 ABA
2005 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 255,777 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L300 ABA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2021
- 255,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L300 ABA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Ml (L300 ABA) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2021 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
L300 ABA Mileage History
- 21/12/2021255,777 mi
- 21/12/2021255,777 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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