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4811 TJ

2009 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml81,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4811 TJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 87,315 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,391 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,714 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 75,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 75,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is approx. 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe goes down n/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 62,312 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe goes down n/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 52,970 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear of the vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,641 miles

Misting of oil osf suspension strut

Screw in osf tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,460 miles

Both offside tyres have small cuts in tread area.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 28,146 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 20,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack round edges

Fail 27 Sep 2012 20,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres and nearside front starting to crack round edges

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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4811 TJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 81,766 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 4811 TJ, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 4811 TJ registered?

4811 TJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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