2003 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · LM03 DFJ
2003 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 121,093 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Oct 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM03 DFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2024
- 121,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM03 DFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Ml (LM03 DFJ) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
LM03 DFJ Mileage History
- 12/10/2021113,570 mi
- 05/11/2021113,574 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/2022120,014 mi+6,440 mi
- 02/12/2022120,014 mi
- 09/11/2024121,093 mi+1,079 mi
Average of roughly 2,444 miles per year across 5 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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