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LM12 DLF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,951 mi
Last recorded65,951 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,951 miles

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

Rear all seat belts not checked/seats folded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 56,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output silgteli damage (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 52,554 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 52,554 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 48,301 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 48,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 43,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,497 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 37,322 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,721 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 26,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LM12 DLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM12 DLF, 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 LM12 DLF registered?

LM12 DLF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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