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L5 BMG

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,761 mi
Last recorded55,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 55,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 44,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing around inner and outer edges of tread and close to wear markers .

Pass 8 Feb 2024 33,433 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 30,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 27,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,977 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 23,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 21,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 10,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 8,791 miles

engine covers fitted

under treas fitted

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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L5 BMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L5 BMG, 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 L5 BMG registered?

L5 BMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is L5 BMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 BMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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