2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · GD52 SDX
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 06 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 183,703 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD52 SDX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 183,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD52 SDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (GD52 SDX) between December 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”.
GD52 SDX Mileage History
- 21/12/200652,126 mi
- 17/12/200756,430 mi+4,304 mi
- 17/12/200756,430 mi
- 05/01/201079,269 mi+22,839 mi
- 22/12/201091,087 mi+11,818 mi
- 29/06/2012102,518 mi+11,431 mi
- 19/06/2013112,133 mi+9,615 mi
- 22/05/2014120,620 mi+8,487 mi
- 22/05/2015126,148 mi+5,528 mi
- 26/05/2015126,148 mi
- 19/05/2016133,147 mi+6,999 mi
- 19/05/2017141,059 mi+7,912 mi
- 19/05/2017141,059 mi
- 30/05/2018147,994 mi+6,935 mi
- 10/05/2019153,375 mi+5,381 mi
- 10/05/2019153,375 mi
- 21/01/2020157,525 mi+4,150 mi
- 21/01/2020157,525 mi
- 04/03/2021161,494 mi+3,969 mi
- 24/02/2022167,544 mi+6,050 mi
- 08/02/2023172,467 mi+4,923 mi
- 02/02/2024177,415 mi+4,948 mi
- 07/02/2024177,417 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/2025182,060 mi+4,643 mi
- 03/03/2026183,703 mi+1,643 mi
Average of roughly 6,854 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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