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980 BER

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,210 mi
Last recorded116,210 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration980 BER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,210 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 11 Mar 2025 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 93,383 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Caliper slide pin Cap missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 58,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,932 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 29,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,022 miles

No smoke detected.

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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980 BER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 980 BER, 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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980 BER is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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