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JJ54 FER

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,882 mi
Last recorded126,882 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ54 FER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 126,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 123,508 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 115,640 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 115,640 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 101,699 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 101,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,230 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,645 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,203 miles

No smoke detected.

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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JJ54 FER 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 75%.

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 JJ54 FER, 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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How do I check the history of JJ54 FER?

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What year was JJ54 FER registered?

JJ54 FER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is JJ54 FER safe to buy?

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