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JK51 TAM

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,634 mi
Last recorded126,634 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK51 TAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 126,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 118,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 111,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 102,473 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 9 Jul 2022 94,954 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,265 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,141 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))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,350 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,892 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,076 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,703 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,949 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JK51 TAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 JK51 TAM, 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 JK51 TAM registered?

JK51 TAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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