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LN62 DFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,322 mi
Last recorded121,322 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN62 DFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 121,322 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 115,545 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine intake hose split

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,454 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine intake hose split

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in lower part of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,827 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 84,817 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,485 miles

Offside Rear offside rear tyre has 3x nails embedded in tread 255 x55x 18

advise small chip in wiped area drivers side and contained with 10 mm diameter

advise t p m s light enabled amber due to low tyre inflation

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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LN62 DFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN62 DFO, 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 LN62 DFO registered?

LN62 DFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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