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MA12 ULJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ULJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 86,468 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 86,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 82,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 74,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 65,250 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,176 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 48,175 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Damage to o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 26 May 2021 50,634 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Signs of cracks to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 50,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Signs of cracks to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged signs os cracks to outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,281 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 35,245 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 35,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 31,472 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,630 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted so can not check belt fully

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA12 ULJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA12 ULJ, 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 MA12 ULJ registered?

MA12 ULJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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