2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · KW53 KMW
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 133,710 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW53 KMW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2023
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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KW53 KMW MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (KW53 KMW) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Road wheel fixing missing ALL FOUR WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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