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B5 JBN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,166 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 86,800 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 77,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,527 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 66,489 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 56,035 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 56,035 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety tranfer case (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,715 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 48,373 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,835 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,241 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,051 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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B5 JBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B5 JBN, 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 B5 JBN registered?

B5 JBN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is B5 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 JBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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