2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · LR53 OJW
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 114,459 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR53 OJW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 114,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 OJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LR53 OJW) between September 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LR53 OJW Mileage History
- 27/09/200636,276 mi
- 23/08/200747,430 mi+11,154 mi
- 24/09/200862,578 mi+15,148 mi
- 23/09/200978,956 mi+16,378 mi
- 23/09/200978,956 mi
- 01/10/201093,128 mi+14,172 mi
- 01/10/201093,128 mi
- 19/09/2011103,934 mi+10,806 mi
- 14/09/2012112,732 mi+8,798 mi
- 24/09/201372,299 mi-40,433 mi
- 24/09/201372,299 mi
- 16/01/201581,946 mi+9,647 mi
- 26/01/201686,541 mi+4,595 mi
- 24/01/201792,631 mi+6,090 mi
- 10/01/2018100,378 mi+7,747 mi
- 15/01/2018100,394 mi+16 mi
- 22/01/2019105,495 mi+5,101 mi
- 15/01/2020108,068 mi+2,573 mi
- 15/01/2020108,069 mi+1 mi
- 22/01/2021110,196 mi+2,127 mi
- 25/01/2022112,885 mi+2,689 mi
- 18/01/2023114,459 mi+1,574 mi
Average of roughly 4,793 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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