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A14 LCY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 101,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 137,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,036 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 134,113 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 131,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,692 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2023 122,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 118,953 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,634 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2021 113,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 65,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 109,866 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 56,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 98,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,312 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 51,140 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/30/19 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/30/19 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 63,854 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,699 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 29,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,673 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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A14 LCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 A14 LCY, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 LCY registered?

A14 LCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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