2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · LM04 MDJ

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted in December 2025 at 139,848 miles passed without any defects, indicating that the current owner is actively addressing issues as they arise. While the history shows two failures in 2023 and 2024, the immediate passes following those tests suggest that the faults were minor and repaired promptly rather than being signs of systemic mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,357 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 4,443 miles, and it added another 5,070 miles in the year leading to the December 2025 test. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, which is often beneficial for preventing seals from drying or brake components from seizing. The intervals between tests are steady, showing the vehicle has been monitored on a standard annual cycle. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension components and structural integrity, as these are common points of failure on this generation of Mercedes-Benz. Although the recent records show no advisories, the previous failures in 2023 and 2024 indicate that the vehicle is susceptible to defects that require periodic attention. Look closely for corrosion on the subframe and wish arms, and check the condition of the coil springs and shock absorbers to ensure the recent clean pass is not merely masking beginning stages of mechanical wear.