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L7 PDP

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 116,706 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,846 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low/worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low/worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 75,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,239 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,484 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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L7 PDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 L7 PDP, 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 L7 PDP registered?

L7 PDP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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