2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 5.0L Petrol · JC03 SJC
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (5.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 179,705 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JC03 SJC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2024
- 179,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC03 SJC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (JC03 SJC) between June 2006 and December 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2024 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: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
JC03 SJC Mileage History
- 07/06/200629,255 mi
- 11/06/200739,551 mi+10,296 mi
- 02/06/200848,309 mi+8,758 mi
- 17/06/200957,495 mi+9,186 mi
- 17/06/200957,503 mi+8 mi
- 09/06/201065,133 mi+7,630 mi
- 09/06/201065,133 mi
- 01/06/201173,803 mi+8,670 mi
- 30/05/201283,761 mi+9,958 mi
- 18/06/201394,067 mi+10,306 mi
- 20/06/201394,082 mi+15 mi
- 22/08/2014104,778 mi+10,696 mi
- 04/09/2014105,314 mi+536 mi
- 01/12/2015116,066 mi+10,752 mi
- 05/12/2016125,346 mi+9,280 mi
- 31/08/2017132,091 mi+6,745 mi
- 02/09/2017132,100 mi+9 mi
- 05/09/2017132,241 mi+141 mi
- 08/09/2018142,026 mi+9,785 mi
- 03/09/2019147,899 mi+5,873 mi
- 12/11/2020161,052 mi+13,153 mi
- 18/11/2021165,477 mi+4,425 mi
- 18/11/2022170,198 mi+4,721 mi
- 01/12/2023173,299 mi+3,101 mi
- 16/12/2024179,705 mi+6,406 mi
Average of roughly 8,120 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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