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500 PXU

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 PXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 72,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 68,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 64,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 64,745 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,258 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 61,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases broken front exhaust joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 53,883 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 53,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,742 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 39,681 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 33,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,413 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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500 PXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 500 PXU, 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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What year was 500 PXU registered?

500 PXU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is 500 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 PXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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