2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · LE53 LDK
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 163,514 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE53 LDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
- 163,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE53 LDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LE53 LDK) between December 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
LE53 LDK Mileage History
- 13/12/2021154,942 mi
- 15/12/2022163,343 mi+8,401 mi
- 03/04/2023163,513 mi+170 mi
- 04/04/2023163,514 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,564 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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