2000 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · W488 AOA
2000 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 82,424 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Apr 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
W488 AOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2009
- 82,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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W488 AOA Mileage History
- 25/01/200649,884 mi
- 04/01/200757,403 mi+7,519 mi
- 09/01/200865,935 mi+8,532 mi
- 07/01/200974,659 mi+8,724 mi
- 31/12/200982,424 mi+7,765 mi
Average of roughly 8,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W488 AOA 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 2000 Mercedes Ml (W488 AOA) between January 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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