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RS53 LYN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS53 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 77,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads have 2mm of material. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 69,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 64,532 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 60,331 miles

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to wear indecator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,818 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 40,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,521 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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RS53 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RS53 LYN, 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 RS53 LYN registered?

RS53 LYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is RS53 LYN safe to buy?

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