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EJ12 EFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 EFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,548 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2022 102,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 92,512 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 88,444 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 88,439 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,293 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,293 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 31,529 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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EJ12 EFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ12 EFU, 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 EJ12 EFU registered?

EJ12 EFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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