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BV12 LSK

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 LSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 103,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around all jacking blocks

Pass 22 May 2025 98,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti-roll bar "D" bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F Lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 91,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 91,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamp lens hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,914 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling perishing and cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel cover delaminating around top edge of steering wheel

Pass 10 May 2022 79,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 74,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2021 74,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted down to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 69,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 63,822 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 57,614 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 50,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 45,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,338 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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BV12 LSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV12 LSK, 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 BV12 LSK registered?

BV12 LSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is BV12 LSK safe to buy?

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