2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.5L Diesel · LC11 DHL
2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.5L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2011. Recorded mileage 130,236 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC11 DHL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 130,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC11 DHL 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 2011 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LC11 DHL) between May 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LC11 DHL Mileage History
- 19/05/201439,251 mi
- 07/05/201547,171 mi+7,920 mi
- 26/05/201658,059 mi+10,888 mi
- 27/05/201658,059 mi
- 21/10/201660,409 mi+2,350 mi
- 19/10/201769,659 mi+9,250 mi
- 08/08/201875,617 mi+5,958 mi
- 09/08/201875,617 mi
- 29/06/201982,067 mi+6,450 mi
- 22/12/202095,039 mi+12,972 mi
- 23/12/202095,081 mi+42 mi
- 22/12/2021105,541 mi+10,460 mi
- 22/12/2022118,202 mi+12,661 mi
- 14/02/2024121,270 mi+3,068 mi
- 07/02/2025125,646 mi+4,376 mi
- 22/01/2026130,236 mi+4,590 mi
- 22/01/2026130,236 mi
Average of roughly 7,790 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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