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CJ04 RDO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

159,977 mi
Last recorded159,977 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 159,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 133,376 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 152,415 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 129,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 144,783 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 144,783 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 138,129 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 137,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,549 miles

Front yes perished

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,739 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 123,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 114,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 109,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,055 miles

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

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

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,073 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,303 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,744 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 May 2017 85,710 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,530 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

Pass 28 May 2016 80,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' borderline fail (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,639 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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CJ04 RDO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 CJ04 RDO, 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 CJ04 RDO registered?

CJ04 RDO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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