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2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,040 mi
Last recorded116,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 MT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 116,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2026 118,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 112,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,134 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,145 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,979 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear inner edges stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 98,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,248 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 91,673 miles

both rear tyres have slight scrubbing on iner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 82,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 75,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 72,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 62,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 74,955 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 67,832 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread main tread 4.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.3mm main tread 4.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine and body under trays fitted

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

parking brake at 16%

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,080 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 52,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,894 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2016 42,722 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,764 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 31,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,281 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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97 MT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 97 MT, 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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97 MT is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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