2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · AV03 WDP
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 98,042 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 WDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
- 98,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 WDP 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (AV03 WDP) between October 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body i”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AV03 WDP Mileage History
- 30/10/202188,305 mi
- 30/10/202188,305 mi
- 12/12/202295,668 mi+7,363 mi
- 15/01/202498,038 mi+2,370 mi
- 23/01/202498,042 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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