2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML MOT pass rate and common faults

2,585 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.3%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,585 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    118 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    97 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes14.9%
  2. Lights & electrics14.5%
  3. Suspension8.3%
  4. Tyres8.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Body & chassis2.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML?

In 2024, 69.8% of 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,585 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).