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A13 KOW

2011 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml75,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,261 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,025 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 114,024 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system in engine bay (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,247 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,206 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 105,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,611 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,036 miles

Front Oil leaking power steering hose.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 55,210 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,570 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slight wear

Pass 23 May 2016 40,458 miles

all 4 road tyres are 2.5 mm tread remaining

Pass 6 May 2015 31,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,206 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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A13 KOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 75,716 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 A13 KOW, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 KOW registered?

A13 KOW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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