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LES 50

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Brown Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLES 50
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 75,375 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 74,544 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 74,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 72,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 67,622 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,753 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,158 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,565 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,710 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 26,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge low tread

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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LES 50 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Brown with a 5,461cc petrol 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 LES 50, 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

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What year was LES 50 registered?

LES 50 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is LES 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LES 50 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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