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YE55 LAL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 88,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,763 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 81,363 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,654 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 67,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,645 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 63,899 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 62,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 29,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 22,947 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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YE55 LAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE55 LAL, 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

How do I check the history of YE55 LAL?

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What year was YE55 LAL registered?

YE55 LAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YE55 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 LAL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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