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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LB12 HBJMOT history

LB12 HBJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 157,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
157,326 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 HBJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 HBJ was last recorded at 157,326 miles on 15 May 2026, 8,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,828 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,498 miles
Average per year
10,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,326 miles
  • 2025 – 148,828 miles
  • 2024 – 141,199 miles
  • 2023 – 131,967 miles
  • 2022 – 113,287 miles
  • 2021 – 103,441 miles
  • 2020 – 95,649 miles
  • 2019 – 87,852 miles
  • 2018 – 74,119 miles
  • 2017 – 60,456 miles
  • 2016 – 52,731 miles
  • 2015 – 44,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,326 miles
    Test number
    866781675446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,326 miles (+8,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,326 miles
    Test number
    529968557194
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass148,828 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,828 miles
    Test number
    944987884771
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass141,199 miles (+9,232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    281213989274
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass131,967 miles (+18,680)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,967 miles
    Test number
    936721809391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,287 miles (+9,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,287 miles
    Test number
    880074194191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,441 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,441 miles
    Test number
    885557329691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail103,440 miles (+7,791)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,440 miles
    Test number
    623437100860
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass95,649 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,649 miles
    Test number
    771390673902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,571 miles (+7,719)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    515494782564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass87,852 miles (+13,733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    763177896574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,119 miles (+13,663)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    159495360596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,456 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    292855199608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,451 miles (+7,720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,451 miles
    Test number
    239668034007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass52,731 miles (+8,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,731 miles
    Test number
    535444269930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass44,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    245223085142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 HBJ

Does LB12 HBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HBJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 HBJ?
The MOT on LB12 HBJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 HBJ done?
LB12 HBJ was recorded at 157,326 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 10,364 miles a year.
Has LB12 HBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 HBJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 HBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 HBJ find?
LB12 HBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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