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LO12 JAU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,493 mi
Last recorded125,493 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 125,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2025 115,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 115,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 104,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 91,398 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,847 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2021 112,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,731 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 May 2018 44,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 35,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 28,579 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 21,240 miles

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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LO12 JAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO12 JAU, 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 LO12 JAU registered?

LO12 JAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LO12 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 JAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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