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MJ12 XOX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,706 mi
Last recorded171,706 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 XOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 171,706 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,908 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,854 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 145,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,125 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,702 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 117,702 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,365 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2019 87,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2018 87,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 63,435 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,584 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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MJ12 XOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ12 XOX, 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 MJ12 XOX registered?

MJ12 XOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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