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AL08 MBA

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,300 mi
Last recorded149,300 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 MBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 149,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2023 141,853 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,819 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2021 123,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2019 104,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,400 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 88,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 76,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,166 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 52,840 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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AL08 MBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AL08 MBA, 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 AL08 MBA registered?

AL08 MBA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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The MOT history for AL08 MBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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