2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · 68 PAN

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML passed its most recent MOT on 12 March 2025 at 108,209 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the only blemishes being two administrative failures in early 2024 and 2025 where the tester logged no defects. These suggest the car was presented for test prematurely or with paperwork issues rather than mechanical faults, and the owner corrected the matter within days on both occasions. Mileage progression is consistent with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The record shows 100,357 miles on 2 February 2023, rising to 105,488 at the 14 February 2024 failure and 108,206 by the 4 March 2025 failure, equating to roughly 3,900 miles annually across the period. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear in the data. The clean advisory history across all five entries implies the previous keeper addressed consumables before each test or the vehicle saw gentle use. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and 108,000-mile count, as the MOT records show no advisories that would flag wear in these areas. The repeated zero-defect failures on 14 February 2024 and 4 March 2025 warrant confirmation that no latent corrosion or exhaust emissions fault was overlooked during the cursory tests. Given the absence of recorded structural integrity concerns or binding calipers in the official history, the ML presents as a low-risk purchase on paper. Physical verification of underbody condition and drivetrain leaks remains prudent before completion, as 15 years of service can conceal issues the MOT network did not capture.