2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · AY03 OXT
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 125,163 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY03 OXT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2022
- 125,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AY03 OXT Mileage History
- 17/12/2021120,767 mi
- 17/12/2021120,767 mi
- 02/12/2022125,140 mi+4,373 mi
- 12/12/2022125,163 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,460 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AY03 OXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (AY03 OXT) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2022 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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