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LC52 DMC

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,789 mi
Last recorded71,789 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 71,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,266 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,083 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 51,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,522 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,947 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,478 miles

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,666 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,312 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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LC52 DMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LC52 DMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC52 DMC?

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What year was LC52 DMC registered?

LC52 DMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is LC52 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 DMC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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