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H3 VDS

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 VDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 101,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,903 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 88,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,632 miles

engine has a slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,787 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,053 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 64,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 55,751 miles

front washers poor

Fail 13 Jul 2018 55,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front washers poor

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,714 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 38,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front inner and outer edges wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 38,432 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges wearing

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front inner and outer edges wearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2015 31,440 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H3 VDS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H3 VDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H3 VDS registered?

H3 VDS is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is H3 VDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 VDS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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