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V444 LKA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,412 mi
Last recorded124,412 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV444 LKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 124,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 116,644 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2024 109,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 104,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,957 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 85,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,962 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 74,241 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,790 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,580 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,397 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

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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V444 LKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V444 LKA, 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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V444 LKA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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