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LEW 15E

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,864 mi
Last recorded118,864 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 15E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 118,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 104,997 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 104,996 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,605 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 82,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 69,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 65,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

Fail 18 Dec 2019 65,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut no cords showing

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,009 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 44,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2015 32,814 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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LEW 15E is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 LEW 15E, 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 LEW 15E registered?

LEW 15E is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is LEW 15E safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 15E 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.

Does LEW 15E have outstanding finance?

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