2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 5.0L Petrol · MV51 BYJ
2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (5.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 52,931 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV51 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 52,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV51 BYJ 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz Ml (MV51 BYJ) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV51 BYJ Mileage History
- 23/12/202144,374 mi
- 08/06/202345,482 mi+1,108 mi
- 27/10/202345,769 mi+287 mi
- 14/10/202447,839 mi+2,070 mi
- 21/10/202552,931 mi+5,092 mi
Average of roughly 2,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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