2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · FL09 LLA
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 138,863 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FL09 LLA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2023
- 138,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL09 LLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz Ml (FL09 LLA) between March 2012 and November 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
FL09 LLA Mileage History
- 06/03/201226,125 mi
- 22/03/201336,267 mi+10,142 mi
- 20/03/201456,497 mi+20,230 mi
- 10/03/201576,743 mi+20,246 mi
- 24/02/201694,084 mi+17,341 mi
- 30/05/2017102,925 mi+8,841 mi
- 31/05/2017102,926 mi+1 mi
- 26/04/2018108,644 mi+5,718 mi
- 26/04/2018108,644 mi
- 24/04/2019113,765 mi+5,121 mi
- 29/04/2019113,768 mi+3 mi
- 27/10/2020124,774 mi+11,006 mi
- 30/10/2020124,774 mi
- 30/09/2021130,045 mi+5,271 mi
- 10/11/2022135,861 mi+5,816 mi
- 15/11/2022135,861 mi
- 15/11/2023138,863 mi+3,002 mi
Average of roughly 9,641 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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