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HV11 EKU

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,739 mi
Last recorded53,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 53,739 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 50,206 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 50,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished/cracked. Ply/Cord not exposed.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,605 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit

Fail 22 Jun 2023 42,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 38,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake pads worn

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front aned offside front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,276 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to nearside front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy offside front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 29,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 25,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low3.5 mm

Offside Rear tyre worn low 3.5 mm

Pass 19 Mar 2015 18,749 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,742 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting low on outer edge

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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HV11 EKU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc 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 HV11 EKU, 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 HV11 EKU registered?

HV11 EKU is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 April 2011.

Is HV11 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV11 EKU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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