2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · SJ53 GSO
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 77,862 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2688cc
SJ53 GSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 77,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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SJ53 GSO Mileage History
- 26/01/202269,889 mi
- 09/03/202372,176 mi+2,287 mi
- 08/02/202474,270 mi+2,094 mi
- 20/03/202577,849 mi+3,579 mi
- 03/04/202577,862 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 2,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ53 GSO 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (SJ53 GSO) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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