2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · FC03 HFB

The 2023‑05‑27 MOT at 116,799 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy and that maintenance has remained stable since the previous test. The mileage rose from 113,629 miles on 11 June 2022 to 116,799 miles on 27 May 2023, an increase of 3,170 miles over 11 months, or roughly 2,900 miles per year, which is low for a 23‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz ML and suggests limited use or extended periods of standing. Only two MOT entries are documented, providing a sparse but clean record of compliance. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, examine the brake discs and calipers for scoring or binding, and check the chassis and wheel arches for structural rust, particularly around the sills and underbody. The lack of recorded faults does not eliminate the possibility of latent corrosion or component fatigue that can develop over time. Overall, the recent clean MOT indicates no immediate mechanical failures, yet the low annual mileage combined with the vehicle’s age warrants a thorough in‑person assessment of wear‑prone components to verify that extended periods of low usage have not concealed hidden deterioration.