2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · AU11 VPA
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 60,048 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU11 VPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 60,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU11 VPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Ml (AU11 VPA) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
AU11 VPA Mileage History
- 17/01/202343,794 mi
- 10/01/202448,808 mi+5,014 mi
- 11/01/202448,814 mi+6 mi
- 15/01/202555,912 mi+7,098 mi
- 03/11/202560,048 mi+4,136 mi
Average of roughly 5,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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