2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · WA53 WKY
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 218,277 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA53 WKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 218,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA53 WKY 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 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (WA53 WKY) between February 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (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: “Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking cables (1.1.15 (e))”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WA53 WKY Mileage History
- 11/02/2023217,216 mi
- 13/02/2024217,786 mi+570 mi
- 14/07/2025218,251 mi+465 mi
- 22/07/2025218,277 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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