2009 Mercedes ML350 3.0L Diesel · FY59 BWH
2009 Mercedes ML350 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 166,484 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES ML350
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,484 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.
FY59 BWH Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 166,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FY59 BWH Mileage History
- 05/10/201256,568 mi
- 20/09/201382,461 mi+25,893 mi
- 19/06/201489,864 mi+7,403 mi
- 30/05/201598,188 mi+8,324 mi
- 14/05/2016108,640 mi+10,452 mi
- 06/05/2017115,722 mi+7,082 mi
- 21/04/2018123,338 mi+7,616 mi
- 11/05/2019131,072 mi+7,734 mi
- 16/05/2019131,122 mi+50 mi
- 27/10/2020138,612 mi+7,490 mi
- 18/11/2021141,199 mi+2,587 mi
- 08/11/2022147,611 mi+6,412 mi
- 28/10/2023155,320 mi+7,709 mi
- 19/10/2024161,161 mi+5,841 mi
- 25/10/2025166,484 mi+5,323 mi
Average of roughly 8,420 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FY59 BWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes Ml350 (FY59 BWH) between October 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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