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AP62 FJO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,025 mi
Last recorded144,025 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 FJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,025 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 144,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam ill fitted bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 107,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 84,689 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 84,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,142 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 69,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative inop (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,803 miles

Rear tyres worn to approx 3.5mm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,770 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 31,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,792 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,085 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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AP62 FJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP62 FJO, 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 AP62 FJO registered?

AP62 FJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AP62 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP62 FJO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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