2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · LD61 JUW

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the available DVSA MOT records. The most recent test, conducted on 27 September 2025 at 71,469 miles, resulted in a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passes stretching back to 2022, with no advisories or failures noted across the entire documented history. The vehicle has clearly been maintained to a standard that meets roadworthiness requirements without recurring mechanical or structural concerns. The mileage accumulation tells a notably conservative story for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2022 test at 58,364 miles and the September 2025 test at 71,469 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 13,105 miles over nearly three years, averaging around 4,368 miles annually. This is well below the typical UK average and aligns with the overall low-mileage profile of roughly 4,765 miles per year across its fifteen-year lifespan. The tight clustering of the 2025 pass and fail entries at the identical 71,469-mile reading suggests a same-day retest following a minor initial failure, though no defects were recorded in either entry, which is unusual and may indicate a data recording anomaly rather than a genuine fault. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend extended periods stationary can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or corroded brake discs and exhaust components from short-trip usage. The ML's age and SUV underpinnings mean particular attention should be paid to the condition of the front and rear suspension arms, drop links, and anti-roll bar links, as well as any signs of structural corrosion along the subframes and inner wing arches. Tyre date codes and uneven wear patterns should also be checked, as infrequently driven vehicles often suffer from flat-spotting or sidewall degradation long before the tread wears down.