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521 UPG

2015 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,015 mi
Last recorded119,015 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Ml55,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration521 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 110,267 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,266 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad wear message on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,716 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,397 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,703 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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521 UPG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 55,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 521 UPG, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 521 UPG registered?

521 UPG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is 521 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 521 UPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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