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8205 TW

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,383 mi
Last recorded138,383 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8205 TW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 138,383 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s. wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2025 138,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s. wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,195 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,833 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

parking brake cables corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 129,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,994 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,994 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 121,941 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake cables corroded

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,967 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

understrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 113,205 miles

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

Front brake pad friction material starting to degrade

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyres stepped in inner tread

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Aug 2022 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 106,448 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 106,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,394 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,471 miles

Parking brake poor

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,035 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray, floor & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,032 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,032 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 41,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,883 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 71,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 71,325 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,418 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,721 miles

both front tyre structures breaking down.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 50,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,330 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 30,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,663 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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8205 TW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 8205 TW, 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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8205 TW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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