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J8 CNF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 CNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 71,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 68,332 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 65,382 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 62,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 59,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 56,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,274 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 8 May 2018 44,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,664 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 36,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 36,597 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,158 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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J8 CNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J8 CNF, 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

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What year was J8 CNF registered?

J8 CNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is J8 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 CNF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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