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MJ62 GUG

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 GUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 125,888 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 125,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 121,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,434 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 112,793 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 112,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 101,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,396 miles

Engine bay covers + under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

No gas blast at time of test

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,170 miles

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH HANDLE DAMAGED

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MJ62 GUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ62 GUG, 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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MJ62 GUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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