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L12 DAF

2002 Mercedes-benz Ml

Green Diesel 2688cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,818 mi
Last recorded133,818 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml94,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 DAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,688cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 133,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 130,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 126,759 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 119,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2021 115,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Mar 2020 112,643 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,483 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 99,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2016 95,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 95,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,272 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,162 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,971 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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L12 DAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Green with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 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 L12 DAF, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L12 DAF registered?

L12 DAF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 March 2002.

Is L12 DAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 DAF shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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