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LJI 241

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 241
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 85,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 85,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,904 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,048 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Some minor perishing to covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,646 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened A little corrosion starting on rear casings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,083 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Rear strut casings starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-Level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both covers starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 79,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Rear strut casings starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-Level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both covers starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,307 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 83,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower wing mirror cover slight damage

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,208 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 70,188 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 70,666 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2018 67,779 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 54,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 54,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 43,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,763 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 62,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 34,844 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,534 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,810 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 27 Nov 2013 55,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,564 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,273 miles

All tyres nearing tread wear indicator bars

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,995 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,995 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,549 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 37,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wrap around indicator side repeater lens broken but still servicable

nail in n/s/r tyre on side of tread going into sidewall 275/55/17 V

Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,719 miles

n/s/f wrap around indicator side repeater lens broken but still servicable

nail in n/s/r tyre on side of tread going into sidewall 275/55/17 V

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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LJI 241 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LJI 241, 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 LJI 241 registered?

LJI 241 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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