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JC08 BHC

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC08 BHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,194 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,101 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 25 Nov 2022 35,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 35,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 35,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 34,716 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 32,670 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,195 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,554 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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JC08 BHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 JC08 BHC, 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 JC08 BHC registered?

JC08 BHC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for JC08 BHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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