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DU08 LYN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,253 mi
Last recorded127,253 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 127,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 122,130 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 122,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 106,062 miles

Nearside Rear light slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 77,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 71,221 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 70,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 53,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,197 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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DU08 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU08 LYN, 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 DU08 LYN registered?

DU08 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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