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AJ51 ROS

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,429 mi
Last recorded144,429 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ROS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 144,429 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 144,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,101 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 Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,449 miles

Central Stop light not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Original test carried out by M.R. Thatcher

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2023 121,328 miles

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

Central Stop light not working

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 111,949 miles

Central stop light inop

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Fail 13 Sep 2022 111,737 miles

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

Central stop light inop

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,924 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 94,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 93,956 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))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 83,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,923 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 57,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,267 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,318 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 11,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ51 ROS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ51 ROS, 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 AJ51 ROS registered?

AJ51 ROS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 May 2011.

Is AJ51 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 ROS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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