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M123 NNL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,992 mi
Last recorded100,992 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 NNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 100,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 93,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 64,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 50,293 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,412 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Fail 19 Dec 2017 44,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 cuts (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre bald inner/outer edges/deep cut no cords seen

Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,593 miles

O/S/R INNER SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE UNDERCUT

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 33,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

O/S/R INNER SIDELIGHT NOT WORKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE UNDERCUT

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 22,634 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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M123 NNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M123 NNL, 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 M123 NNL registered?

M123 NNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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