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8542 SM

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8542 SM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,411 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gator slight pin hole

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,890 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,885 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,959 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,127 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,879 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 61,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 41,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,069 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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8542 SM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 8542 SM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8542 SM registered?

8542 SM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is 8542 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8542 SM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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