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A1 LJK

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,690 mi
Last recorded106,690 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 106,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY, around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,204 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

Fail 29 Aug 2023 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2021 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,623 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2020 67,466 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 67,332 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,425 miles

both front tyres wearing inner/outer edges

vehicle passed emissions test but no print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 51,273 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,096 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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A1 LJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A1 LJK, 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 A1 LJK registered?

A1 LJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is A1 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 LJK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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