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L44 ANS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,233 mi
Last recorded141,233 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 ANS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 141,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 138,058 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 129,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 129,623 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 121,484 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 121,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 111,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 108,543 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,381 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,303 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 42,573 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 42,573 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 31,457 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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L44 ANS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L44 ANS, 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 L44 ANS registered?

L44 ANS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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