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GV12 JLO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,528 mi
Last recorded132,528 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 132,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,586 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres os+ns (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,825 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 109,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 101,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,065 miles

Engine oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,636 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some components to the underside.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

offside rear inner lower side light in/op

Fail 9 Oct 2019 59,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared and road tested fault not returned (no diagnostics carried out) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

offside rear inner lower side light in/op

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 42,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 35,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,171 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,967 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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GV12 JLO 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 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 GV12 JLO, 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 GV12 JLO registered?

GV12 JLO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is GV12 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 JLO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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