2004 Mercedes ML 3.7L Petrol · AF04 UML
2004 Mercedes ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 115,738 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,738 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF04 UML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 115,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 UML 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 Ml (AF04 UML) between May 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
AF04 UML Mileage History
- 01/05/2024104,979 mi
- 03/05/2024104,979 mi
- 02/05/2025111,866 mi+6,887 mi
- 15/05/2025111,867 mi+1 mi
- 28/01/2026115,738 mi+3,871 mi
Average of roughly 6,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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