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J888 JKD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 JKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 61,380 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 59,119 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 53,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,614 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 36,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 33,442 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 30,841 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,169 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 21,332 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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J888 JKD 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 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 J888 JKD, 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 J888 JKD registered?

J888 JKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is J888 JKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 JKD 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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