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X23 LMF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,533 mi
Last recorded112,533 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 LMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,533 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 112,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,448 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 97,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 75,913 miles

Outstanding recall on vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2023 75,913 miles

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

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

Outstanding recall on vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2022 64,583 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split, leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2022 64,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,527 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,253 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gator deteriorating/pin holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT ALSO BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also slight cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also slightly cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 47,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gator deteriorating/pin holed

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 35,014 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,485 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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X23 LMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X23 LMF, 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 X23 LMF registered?

X23 LMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is X23 LMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 LMF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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