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52 SOU

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 SOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,695 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tail lamp lens damaged

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2026 89,695 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (brake pad warning light on dash ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer tail lamp lens damaged

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 28 May 2025 82,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,514 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 73,514 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 68,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 68,417 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2021 62,463 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,217 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 keep close check on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 36,517 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,805 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 21,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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52 SOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 52 SOU, 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 52 SOU registered?

52 SOU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 August 2013.

Is 52 SOU safe to buy?

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