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R88 LFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 LFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 98,345 miles

Both Rear Seat Belts Visually Checked Due to Child Seats

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,833 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 91,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 82,214 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 20 Sep 2022 75,436 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,043 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 63,043 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,608 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on both edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut/ torn on tread blocks

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,779 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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R88 LFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R88 LFO, 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 R88 LFO registered?

R88 LFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is R88 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 LFO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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