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LIL 4724

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 4724
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 164,772 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 1.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 164,772 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 1.8 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 151,108 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2024 142,070 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 132,571 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 132,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 132,437 miles

Covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 132,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,525 miles

body covers fitted underside vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2019 131,524 miles

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

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

body covers fitted underside vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,253 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 114,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 87,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,371 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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LIL 4724 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LIL 4724, 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 LIL 4724 registered?

LIL 4724 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is LIL 4724 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 4724 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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