2009 MERCEDES-BENZ ML3.0L Diesel

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 15 October 2025 at 125,416 miles returned zero defects or advisories. This clean sheet suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a high standard, addressing potential mechanical or safety issues before they could result in an MOT failure. The mileage pattern is exceptionally consistent for a seventeen-year-old luxury SUV, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the vehicle covered 20,064 miles, showing steady usage intervals of roughly 3,000 to 9,000 miles per annum. This regularity indicates the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid seals. The lack of significant mileage spikes or gaps supports the narrative of a vehicle that has been used predictably throughout its lifecycle. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer must perform a physical inspection focusing on common failure points for the Mercedes-Benz ML of this era. The inspector should scrutinise the structural integrity of the subframes and rear suspension mounting for corrosion, as the MOT test often misses surface rust until it becomes structural. Control arm bushes and coil springs should be checked for wear or cracking, as the clean record does not account for age-related perish. Additionally, verifying the brake calipers for binding or uneven disc wear is necessary to ensure that the components have been maintained proactively rather than just upon failure.