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A3 EMJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,751 mi
Last recorded173,751 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml79,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 173,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR PIPE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 168,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 162,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2023 153,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,658 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 138,742 miles

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

Parking brake only just passed and may require attention to the offside rear

Fail 16 Mar 2021 148,742 miles

Road wheel fixing missing All four wheels one stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake only just passed and may require attention to the offside rear

Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,071 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 133,069 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 125,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 106,130 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 65,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A3 EMJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 79,868 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 A3 EMJ, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A3 EMJ registered?

A3 EMJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 June 2010.

Is A3 EMJ safe to buy?

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