2001 Mercedes ML 3.2L Petrol · Y556 CPA
2001 Mercedes ML (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 162,014 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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Y556 CPA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2021
- 162,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y556 CPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes Ml (Y556 CPA) between August 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”.
Y556 CPA Mileage History
- 30/08/200640,294 mi
- 25/08/200746,974 mi+6,680 mi
- 30/08/200858,627 mi+11,653 mi
- 14/08/200972,022 mi+13,395 mi
- 09/09/200972,858 mi+836 mi
- 04/09/201087,776 mi+14,918 mi
- 27/08/2011101,787 mi+14,011 mi
- 15/09/2012115,911 mi+14,124 mi
- 24/09/2012116,105 mi+194 mi
- 20/09/2013126,524 mi+10,419 mi
- 20/09/2013126,525 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/2014136,257 mi+9,732 mi
- 07/10/2014136,257 mi
- 17/08/2017144,385 mi+8,128 mi
- 07/08/2018148,610 mi+4,225 mi
- 06/08/2019152,157 mi+3,547 mi
- 20/08/2020157,647 mi+5,490 mi
- 17/08/2021162,014 mi+4,367 mi
Average of roughly 8,133 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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