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WG62 LRJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,041 mi
Last recorded136,041 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 136,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 132,336 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 132,335 miles

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

Rear 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 19 Dec 2023 125,826 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 122,399 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 122,399 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 119,835 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 109,719 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 109,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn outer edge 3.5mm ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer and inner edges 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn outer edge 3.5mm ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,035 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front headlamp mask converter fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,348 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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WG62 LRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG62 LRJ, 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 WG62 LRJ registered?

WG62 LRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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