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J30 RFA

2016 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Electric diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

93,013 mi
Last recorded93,013 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml66,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 RFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,013 miles

Central stop lamp inop

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

Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2024 78,349 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 78,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 64,893 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 71,908 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,997 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 54,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,099 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 64,106 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 62,512 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,452 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,504 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2018 57,710 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 55,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2017 55,488 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 19,445 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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J30 RFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,400cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 66,345 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 J30 RFA, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J30 RFA registered?

J30 RFA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is J30 RFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 RFA shows 29 tests with a 82.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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