2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 4.3L Petrol · W317 BFC
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML (4.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 151,526 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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W317 BFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 151,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W317 BFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml (W317 BFC) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
W317 BFC Mileage History
- 28/02/2022124,887 mi
- 20/04/2023136,209 mi+11,322 mi
- 01/07/2024144,397 mi+8,188 mi
- 24/07/2025151,526 mi+7,129 mi
Average of roughly 7,834 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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