2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 5.0L Petrol · CFC 2
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (5.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 157,151 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,151 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CFC 2 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 157,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CFC 2 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 (CFC 2) between December 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear end of shaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
CFC 2 Mileage History
- 17/12/2024155,994 mi
- 17/12/2024155,994 mi
- 29/12/2025156,728 mi+734 mi
- 05/05/2026157,143 mi+415 mi
- 19/05/2026157,151 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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