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N22 DCJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

154,213 mi
Last recorded154,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 DCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 154,213 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 71,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 147,583 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,394 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 6 Jan 2024 142,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,139 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 137,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 57,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 55,888 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 46,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,329 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 122,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 122,471 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 25,858 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,698 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing split (1.1.15 (a))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 13,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 115,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 11,149 miles

Offside Front Horn sticks on for too long.

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,235 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2016 9,038 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Nail in OSR tyre

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Fail 2 Jan 2016 9,038 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,288 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 87,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 87,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 77,228 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

VEHICLE WET WHEN TESTED

Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,871 miles

damage to nearside step

nearside front wing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,036 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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N22 DCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 N22 DCJ, 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 N22 DCJ registered?

N22 DCJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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The MOT history for N22 DCJ shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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