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553 JON

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,660 mi
Last recorded123,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 JON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 123,660 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,332 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 98,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 92,271 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 63,256 miles

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

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)

edge wear front tyres

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 63,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

edge wear front tyres

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,389 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 31,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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553 JON is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 553 JON, 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 553 JON registered?

553 JON is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 October 2013.

Is 553 JON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 JON shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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