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D13 BJS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 BJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 94,126 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 94,126 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,815 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 90,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 80,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,049 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 61,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 57,326 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,256 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 50,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 42,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside and outside edges

Rear Wiper split

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,023 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,279 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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D13 BJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D13 BJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D13 BJS registered?

D13 BJS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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The MOT history for D13 BJS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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