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A16 CHK

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper U/S

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front And O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Body Panels Damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2026 80,430 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Unable To Open, No Checks Completed (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side Step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning On Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body Damage All Over

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper U/S

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,029 miles

Airbag fault warning

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads 3mm visible

Fail 27 Jun 2024 78,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Airbag fault warning

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads 3mm visible

Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,337 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both Reflectors (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,533 miles

Central Rear Wiper torn

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Wiper torn

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,079 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 22 Oct 2019 62,245 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some views

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,868 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 52,104 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A16 CHK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A16 CHK, 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 A16 CHK registered?

A16 CHK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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