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LR62 VFH

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 VFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 145,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 133,198 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 119,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 117,677 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023
Fail 21 Jun 2023 1 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 105,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,744 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,416 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,265 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,265 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,773 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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LR62 VFH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR62 VFH, 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 LR62 VFH?

You can check the full history of LR62 VFH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR62 VFH registered?

LR62 VFH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is LR62 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR62 VFH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR62 VFH have outstanding finance?

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