2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · KV11 BJK
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 169,092 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV11 BJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 169,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV11 BJK 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 (KV11 BJK) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KV11 BJK Mileage History
- 30/03/2024143,337 mi
- 12/04/2025161,270 mi+17,933 mi
- 15/04/2025161,302 mi+32 mi
- 16/04/2025161,313 mi+11 mi
- 18/04/2026169,092 mi+7,779 mi
Average of roughly 12,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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