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GJ61 VFH

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,836 mi
Last recorded148,836 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 148,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective possible corrosion, slight different colour (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides outer cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

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

attention to park brake effort

Pass 17 Jun 2022 132,663 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides (in arm) (5.3.2 (c))

noises from steering column when steering wheel is turned ( no play)

parking brake only just met minimum requirements and may need work in the near future

Fail 7 Jun 2022 132,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure approx 75% of inner wall is bulged out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bushes on both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes both sides (in arm) (5.3.2 (c))

noises from steering column when steering wheel is turned ( no play)

parking brake only just met minimum requirements and may need work in the near future

Pass 30 Jun 2021 117,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight wear to joint (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 117,849 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight wear to joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 105,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 105,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,987 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,987 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,147 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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,114 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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GJ61 VFH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ61 VFH, 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 GJ61 VFH registered?

GJ61 VFH is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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