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J123 LAU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,097 mi
Last recorded131,097 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 LAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 131,097 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,691 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 118,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 107,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 75,443 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 68,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,455 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,404 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,026 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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J123 LAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J123 LAU, 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

How do I check the history of J123 LAU?

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What year was J123 LAU registered?

J123 LAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is J123 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 LAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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