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JB09 JAY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,022 mi
Last recorded195,022 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB09 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 195,022 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 181,829 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,671 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 169,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 154,453 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,572 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 140,559 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2021 124,159 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 124,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords inside edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2020 110,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge 265/45 20 (5.2.3 (e))

air bag w/l on for n/s

tyre low pressure w/l on

Pass 7 Jan 2019 95,497 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald inside edge. o/s close to cords

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald inside edge. o/s close to cords

Pass 21 Nov 2016 57,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,266 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut. cords not exposed

Fail 17 Nov 2015 40,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside rear tyre has a cut. cords not exposed

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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JB09 JAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JB09 JAY, 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 JB09 JAY registered?

JB09 JAY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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