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LV09 BEL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 62,962 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 62,959 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,069 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2024 55,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,757 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,477 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,533 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 27,708 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,251 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both edges and close to wear bars

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,091 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall

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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LV09 BEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White 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 LV09 BEL, 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 LV09 BEL registered?

LV09 BEL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is LV09 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV09 BEL 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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