2004 Mercedes ML 2.7L Diesel · OV54 ABU
2004 Mercedes ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 137,625 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2688cc
OV54 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 137,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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OV54 ABU Mileage History
- 21/06/2022124,088 mi
- 05/06/2023130,079 mi+5,991 mi
- 06/06/2023130,079 mi
- 16/01/2025137,625 mi+7,546 mi
- 21/03/2025137,625 mi
Average of roughly 4,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV54 ABU 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 2004 Mercedes Ml (OV54 ABU) between June 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
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