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RJ12 ZNZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 131,732 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 8 Aug 2025 130,122 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 130,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 128,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 125,070 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2022 114,339 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,311 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,811 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 34,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,033 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RJ12 ZNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 RJ12 ZNZ, 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 RJ12 ZNZ registered?

RJ12 ZNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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