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XX12 LYZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,534 mi
Last recorded110,534 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX12 LYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 110,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 99,800 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 95,221 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 86,480 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,787 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 74,447 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,042 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,665 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,361 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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XX12 LYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XX12 LYZ, 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 XX12 LYZ registered?

XX12 LYZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is XX12 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX12 LYZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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