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1525 LG

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,253 mi
Last recorded104,253 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1525 LG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,253 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40R21 heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40R21 heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 98,547 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/21 WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 88,305 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/40/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/21 WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 82,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/40/21 Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,543 miles

Front Both tyres wearing inner edges 265/40/21

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,072 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,757 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 37,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,656 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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1525 LG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 75,716 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1525 LG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1525 LG is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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