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LM62 UME

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 126,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 121,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 114,137 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 107,183 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 107,183 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2022 107,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2021 95,203 miles

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

engine too clean for emissions result

Fail 20 May 2021 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 26 May 2020 86,794 miles

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

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

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

engine too clean for emissions result

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,688 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,978 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 42,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,433 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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LM62 UME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LM62 UME, 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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LM62 UME is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 October 2012.

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