Mercedes-Benz ML
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,987 cc
LS12 BLJMOT history
LS12 BLJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 19 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 127,469 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 BLJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- ML
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 BLJ was last recorded at 127,469 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,509 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 960 miles
- Average per year
- 8,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,469 miles
- 2025 – 126,509 miles
- 2024 – 123,452 miles
- 2023 – 104,445 miles
- 2022 – 95,013 miles
- 2021 – 94,790 miles
- 2020 – 85,122 miles
- 2019 – 65,608 miles
- 2017 – 44,087 miles
- 2016 – 40,626 miles
- 2015 – 34,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,469 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Lower Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 127,469 miles
- Test number
- 985082790095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,469 miles (+960)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,469 miles
- Test number
- 486627831508
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass126,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 126,509 miles
- Test number
- 889003691433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,509 miles (+3,057)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,509 miles
- Test number
- 855838463387
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
Pass123,452 miles (+9,914)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,452 miles
- Test number
- 720452529648
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass113,538 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 113,538 miles
- Test number
- 427506261193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail113,525 miles (+9,080)1 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,525 miles
- Test number
- 696361111615
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,445 miles (+9,432)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 104,445 miles
- Test number
- 699542391411
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass95,013 miles (+223)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,013 miles
- Test number
- 733118669251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail94,790 miles (+9,668)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,790 miles
- Test number
- 972268633994
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass85,122 miles (+22)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 85,122 miles
- Test number
- 870926732925
- AdvisoryLower Undertrays fitted
Fail85,100 miles (+5,385)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 633677112961
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,715 miles (+14,107)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 79,715 miles
- Test number
- 191307684175
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear
Pass65,608 miles (+21,521)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 65,608 miles
- Test number
- 944789017157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,087 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 44,087 miles
- Test number
- 977804569557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,626 miles (+6,429)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 40,626 miles
- Test number
- 255306323270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 34,197 miles
- Test number
- 365483335127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS12 BLJ
- Does LS12 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 BLJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 BLJ?
- The MOT on LS12 BLJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 BLJ done?
- LS12 BLJ was recorded at 127,469 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,513 miles a year.
- Has LS12 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 BLJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS12 BLJ 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 LS12 BLJ find?
- LS12 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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