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A5 HBJ

2013 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,504 mi
Last recorded90,504 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml67,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,504 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 90,501 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,447 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 66,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 55,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,595 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 30,758 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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A5 HBJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A5 HBJ, 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 A5 HBJ registered?

A5 HBJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is A5 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 HBJ have outstanding finance?

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