2003 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · CU03 PBY
2003 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 130,991 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU03 PBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 130,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU03 PBY 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 Ml (CU03 PBY) between April 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values chuf”; “All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CU03 PBY Mileage History
- 26/04/2024126,975 mi
- 26/04/2024126,987 mi+12 mi
- 04/04/2025130,651 mi+3,664 mi
- 03/06/2025130,977 mi+326 mi
- 09/06/2025130,991 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,589 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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