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LH53 LEH

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 LEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 113,535 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 102,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 89,959 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 89,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 81,713 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,195 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to test most under side components

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,411 miles

unable to test all brake/fuel pipes in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all brake/fuel pipes,and suspension parts on underside due to covers

Fail 25 Aug 2021 71,408 miles

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

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

unable to test all brake/fuel pipes in engine bay due to covers

unable to test all brake/fuel pipes,and suspension parts on underside due to covers

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,554 miles

unable to test all brake/fuel pipes on underside due to covers

unable tro test all brake/fuel pipes in engine bay due to covers

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,801 miles

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

unable to test most upper engine area due to covers

Pass 30 Aug 2018 56,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,741 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,573 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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LH53 LEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LH53 LEH, 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 LH53 LEH registered?

LH53 LEH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LH53 LEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH53 LEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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