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J13 HJO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,990 mi
Last recorded96,990 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 96,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,912 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,911 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 1 May 2024 136,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 82,005 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 77,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,695 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,770 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,444 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,164 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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J13 HJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 J13 HJO, 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 J13 HJO registered?

J13 HJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is J13 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 HJO 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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