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AJ02 SAW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,205 mi
Last recorded65,205 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 SAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 53,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 51,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,878 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 46,081 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,406 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,227 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,942 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,533 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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AJ02 SAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AJ02 SAW, 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 AJ02 SAW registered?

AJ02 SAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is AJ02 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 SAW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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