2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · W443 ABA
2000 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 130,970 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W443 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 130,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W443 ABA 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz Ml (W443 ABA) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 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 (24 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Fuel system component leaking nearside (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
W443 ABA Mileage History
- 23/02/2024129,712 mi
- 15/03/2024129,718 mi+6 mi
- 12/03/2025130,947 mi+1,229 mi
- 13/03/2025130,947 mi
- 17/02/2026130,970 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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