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AB52 NEW

2016 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml66,345 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 NEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 116,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 107,197 miles

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure Cracked

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,844 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Body insecure drop side corner missing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body not fully secure mud flap sharp edge (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,119 miles

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

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 93,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,331 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 81,331 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,386 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 24,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,783 miles

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

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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AB52 NEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AB52 NEW, 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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AB52 NEW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 January 2016.

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