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BJ12 DWC

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,530 mi
Last recorded137,530 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 137,530 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 135,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 132,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 129,468 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 126,325 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 113,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,785 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 91,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,005 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 DWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ12 DWC, 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 BJ12 DWC registered?

BJ12 DWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BJ12 DWC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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