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L40 PED

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,802 mi
Last recorded131,802 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 PED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 131,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 127,105 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 113,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear direction indicator flash rate slightly fast compared to others

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,089 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Fail 29 Mar 2022 102,079 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working warning message on dash (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,400 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 79,741 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 67,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,124 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 66,124 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,380 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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L40 PED is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 L40 PED, 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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L40 PED is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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