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A23 MJM

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,349 mi
Last recorded96,349 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,305 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 90,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracks/splits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,110 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears - Deep cracks/splits. 255/50r19 107v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,110 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears - Deep cracks/splits. 255/50r19 107v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front discs and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 81,076 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s front have no visible tread on edge and large deep splits showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front discs and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,142 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,377 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 61,834 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/50R19 103W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyre treads cracking

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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A23 MJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 A23 MJM, 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 A23 MJM registered?

A23 MJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is A23 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 MJM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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