2004 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.7L Petrol · RF04 LDJ
2004 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.7L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 175,425 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Nov 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF04 LDJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 175,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF04 LDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mercedes-Benz Ml (RF04 LDJ) between June 2007 and October 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF04 LDJ Mileage History
- 06/06/200739,174 mi
- 05/08/200854,804 mi+15,630 mi
- 27/08/200966,358 mi+11,554 mi
- 27/08/201078,212 mi+11,854 mi
- 08/08/201194,120 mi+15,908 mi
- 09/08/201194,120 mi
- 16/08/2012105,176 mi+11,056 mi
- 19/08/2013116,707 mi+11,531 mi
- 19/08/2013116,707 mi
- 18/08/2014126,553 mi+9,846 mi
- 20/08/2014126,553 mi
- 13/08/2015138,174 mi+11,621 mi
- 14/08/2015138,175 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/2016146,894 mi+8,719 mi
- 25/08/2016146,894 mi
- 22/08/2017155,941 mi+9,047 mi
- 23/08/2017155,944 mi+3 mi
- 03/09/2018159,635 mi+3,691 mi
- 06/09/2018159,636 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2019166,273 mi+6,637 mi
- 13/08/2020170,834 mi+4,561 mi
- 13/08/2020170,834 mi
- 27/10/2021175,425 mi+4,591 mi
Average of roughly 9,466 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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