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SA02 LAA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,533 mi
Last recorded147,533 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,533 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 131,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 98,600 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 95,051 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 74,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,791 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 53,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear 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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SA02 LAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SA02 LAA, 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 SA02 LAA registered?

SA02 LAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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