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LP12 LWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,798 mi
Last recorded91,798 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 LWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 91,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 81,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,819 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,095 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 66,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 36,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,999 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 17,867 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 17,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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LP12 LWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 LP12 LWJ, 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

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What year was LP12 LWJ registered?

LP12 LWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LP12 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 LWJ 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.

Does LP12 LWJ have outstanding finance?

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