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UIJ 809

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIJ 809
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 120,006 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 112,022 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 104,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 94,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,926 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,446 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,481 miles

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP!!!!!! BELOW 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 12 Jul 2019 77,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE TO CHANGE ASAP!!!!!! BELOW 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2017 66,075 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,494 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2015 45,031 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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UIJ 809 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UIJ 809, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIJ 809 registered?

UIJ 809 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is UIJ 809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIJ 809 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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