2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · DF51 ARU
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 114,476 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DF51 ARU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2023
- 114,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF51 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml (DF51 ARU) between February 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
DF51 ARU Mileage History
- 21/02/200643,687 mi
- 26/01/200750,952 mi+7,265 mi
- 29/01/200751,021 mi+69 mi
- 29/02/200858,932 mi+7,911 mi
- 07/11/200863,430 mi+4,498 mi
- 15/12/200864,339 mi+909 mi
- 16/12/200864,339 mi
- 16/12/200969,189 mi+4,850 mi
- 09/02/201177,312 mi+8,123 mi
- 11/02/201177,312 mi
- 14/02/201283,600 mi+6,288 mi
- 27/04/201593,280 mi+9,680 mi
- 27/04/201593,280 mi
- 22/07/2017100,132 mi+6,852 mi
- 22/07/2017100,132 mi
- 28/07/2018104,269 mi+4,137 mi
- 28/07/2018104,269 mi
- 02/06/2022108,022 mi+3,753 mi
- 02/06/2022108,022 mi
- 22/07/2023114,476 mi+6,454 mi
Average of roughly 4,066 miles per year across 20 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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