2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · CA53 AAC
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 156,699 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CA53 AAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 156,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CA53 AAC Mileage History
- 07/11/2023127,288 mi
- 27/09/2024138,261 mi+10,973 mi
- 18/09/2025144,175 mi+5,914 mi
- 19/08/2026156,348 mi+12,173 mi
- 02/10/2026156,699 mi+351 mi
Average of roughly 10,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA53 AAC 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 2009 Mercedes-Benz Ml (CA53 AAC) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))”.
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