2003 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · OE53 ZMZ
2003 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 144,422 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2019.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Jul 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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OE53 ZMZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2018
- 144,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE53 ZMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Ml (OE53 ZMZ) between January 2007 and November 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). 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: “Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play in steering rack (2.2.B.1f)”.
OE53 ZMZ Mileage History
- 17/01/200737,817 mi
- 19/01/200737,832 mi+15 mi
- 21/01/200847,691 mi+9,859 mi
- 21/01/200847,696 mi+5 mi
- 21/01/200963,907 mi+16,211 mi
- 20/01/201083,298 mi+19,391 mi
- 20/01/201083,298 mi
- 29/10/2011109,084 mi+25,786 mi
- 30/10/2012117,717 mi+8,633 mi
- 31/10/2012117,717 mi
- 24/10/2013122,153 mi+4,436 mi
- 25/10/2013122,153 mi
- 30/10/2014131,492 mi+9,339 mi
- 30/10/2014131,492 mi
- 29/10/2015135,081 mi+3,589 mi
- 02/11/2015135,081 mi
- 31/10/2016139,949 mi+4,868 mi
- 01/11/2016139,949 mi
- 09/11/2017142,962 mi+3,013 mi
- 10/11/2017142,963 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/2018144,422 mi+1,459 mi
Average of roughly 9,017 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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