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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc

LP12 UNEMOT history

LP12 UNE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LP12 UNE black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,932 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 UNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 UNE was last recorded at 119,932 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,132 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
800 miles
Average per year
7,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,932 miles
  • 2025 – 113,869 miles
  • 2024 – 109,619 miles
  • 2023 – 104,675 miles
  • 2022 – 97,269 miles
  • 2021 – 89,487 miles
  • 2020 – 80,449 miles
  • 2019 – 78,610 miles
  • 2018 – 72,077 miles
  • 2017 – 61,950 miles
  • 2016 – 48,110 miles
  • 2015 – 36,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,932 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,932 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,932 miles
    Test number
    578318166276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,132 miles (+5,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,132 miles
    Test number
    790419677796
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass113,869 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    140720497903
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,869 miles (+4,250)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    404542751013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,619 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,619 miles
    Test number
    965929708238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass104,675 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    974768465396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,269 miles (+7,782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,269 miles
    Test number
    813878557985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    165733114326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,483 miles (+9,034)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    231375850640
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  10. Pass80,449 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    443921785157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,610 miles (+6,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    715056332826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass72,077 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,077 miles
    Test number
    668492174713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,950 miles (+13,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,950 miles
    Test number
    724815940808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,110 miles (+11,696)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,110 miles
    Test number
    449753662183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,414 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    725887815263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP12 UNE

Does LP12 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 UNE is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 UNE?
The MOT on LP12 UNE is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 UNE done?
LP12 UNE was recorded at 119,932 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,517 miles a year.
Has LP12 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 UNE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP12 UNE 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 LP12 UNE find?
LP12 UNE passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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