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J13 WNT

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 WNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 118,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front CV boot deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,225 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 104,268 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 104,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,160 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

No gas blast detected time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak/Undertrays saturated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted thus not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,561 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 70,771 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear seat belt has to be forced into buckle to latch

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear seat belt has to be forced into buckle to latch

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,714 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 WNT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J13 WNT, 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 WNT registered?

J13 WNT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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