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5 SJ

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,637 mi
Last recorded29,637 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,637 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2023 29,195 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,669 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 26,913 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 26,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 25,968 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 24,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,992 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,222 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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5 SJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 5 SJ, 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 5 SJ registered?

5 SJ is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is 5 SJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 SJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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