2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · AY53 LLX
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 116,788 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY53 LLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2024
- 116,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY53 LLX 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-Benz Ml (AY53 LLX) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in rack (2.3 (a”; “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
AY53 LLX Mileage History
- 05/04/2022109,228 mi
- 06/04/2022109,228 mi
- 04/04/2023111,106 mi+1,878 mi
- 14/12/2023113,687 mi+2,581 mi
- 05/12/2024116,788 mi+3,101 mi
Average of roughly 2,833 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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