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LS62 RAU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,774 mi
Last recorded121,774 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS62 RAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 121,774 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 115,122 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 115,122 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both Side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 108,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 97,893 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 88,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 79,309 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,017 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,775 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 48,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,402 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,575 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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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LS62 RAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS62 RAU, 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 LS62 RAU registered?

LS62 RAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LS62 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS62 RAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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