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17 FAN

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,836 mi
Last recorded84,836 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 84,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,100 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,666 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,101 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 74,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 63,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 55,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 May 2019 55,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 45,058 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre (not to cord)

Pass 16 May 2017 37,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 27,368 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 14,593 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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17 FAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 67,494 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 17 FAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 17 FAN registered?

17 FAN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is 17 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 FAN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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