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897 DOW

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,608 mi
Last recorded77,608 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration897 DOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2026 77,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 75,047 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 71,557 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2022 68,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 60,828 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 48,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/sf and n/s/r ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 19,778 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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897 DOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 897 DOW, 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 897 DOW registered?

897 DOW is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 November 2013.

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