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LC62 BYX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,669 mi
Last recorded103,669 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 103,669 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2026 103,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2025 93,121 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 93,120 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 80,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,241 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,295 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn. Recheck in 3000 miles approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing low.

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Under trays fitted on.

wet test.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 47,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 30,324 miles

Oil leak poss gearbox

Fail 2 Nov 2017 30,324 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak poss gearbox

Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,559 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,698 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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LC62 BYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 LC62 BYX, 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 LC62 BYX registered?

LC62 BYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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