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J19 SUB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 SUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 137,197 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,168 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Pass 24 Oct 2023 116,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,510 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Pass 28 Oct 2021 91,093 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,116 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,878 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 6 Nov 2019 70,824 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,224 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,197 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,404 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,874 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

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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J19 SUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J19 SUB, 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 J19 SUB registered?

J19 SUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is J19 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 SUB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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