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JO53 COX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,095 mi
Last recorded74,095 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2026 74,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 69,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2024 66,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr & osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 63,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,010 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 35,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear prop shaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2016 29,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,632 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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JO53 COX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JO53 COX, 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 JO53 COX registered?

JO53 COX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is JO53 COX safe to buy?

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