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GU11 OVL

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,616 mi
Last recorded128,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU11 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 128,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault eps light on (7.12 (e))

Nearside 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 123,896 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

both y exhaust clumps corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,566 miles

Exhaust "Y" section clamps defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk missing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake at 16%

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 115,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust "Y" section clamps defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk missing on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake at 16%

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 108,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,461 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,466 miles

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

N/s/r lamp defect.

N/s/r wheel rim different to others, but equal size.

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

Offside Rear Parking brake may need servicing, but still ok.

Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured fractured inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 85,060 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,796 miles

Front tyres badly perishing, and bald on edges. n/s/f cuts and chunks missing,

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,763 miles

Rear tyres getting down, perishing and cuts not yet exposing cords.

Fail 4 Jan 2018 62,763 miles

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

Rear tyres getting down, perishing and cuts not yet exposing cords.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,101 miles

Both front tyres low, and perishing.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,197 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,882 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 34,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,404 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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GU11 OVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU11 OVL, 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 GU11 OVL registered?

GU11 OVL is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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