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LO09 SEW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,489 mi
Last recorded188,489 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 188,489 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 188,489 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 171,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 160,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 155,046 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 148,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,118 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 142,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,161 miles

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

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 127,539 miles

both front tyres won on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,086 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,922 miles

2 x Front Tyres wearing on Edges (More N/S Outer)

Engine covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,153 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LO09 SEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO09 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO09 SEW?

You can check the full history of LO09 SEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LO09 SEW registered?

LO09 SEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is LO09 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO09 SEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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