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SM61 JDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 141,515 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both, outer sleeves deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort just within limit

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, outer casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,791 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both, outer sleeves deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

Engine oil level on minimum

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))

Parking brake effort just within limit

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, outer casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,593 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 117,980 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides, outer sleeves deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 117,980 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides, outer sleeves deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front exhaust clamp deteriorating

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,662 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 109,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,395 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,327 miles

Nearside front subframe support bracket damaged and mount area distorted

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 78,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,888 miles

NSR seatbelt not inspected, Child seat fitted

OSR seatbelt not inspected, Child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 43,308 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 43,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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SM61 JDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM61 JDZ, 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 SM61 JDZ registered?

SM61 JDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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