2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.7L Diesel · YC53 KBK
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 108,130 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC53 KBK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/04/2023
- 108,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC53 KBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml (YC53 KBK) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2556017 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2556017 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Power steering malfunctioning steering rack leaking and steering juddering (2.1.5 (a))”.
YC53 KBK Mileage History
- 13/04/2022104,809 mi
- 20/04/2022104,812 mi+3 mi
- 18/04/2023108,130 mi+3,318 mi
Average of roughly 3,280 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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