2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · B962 JAL
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 66,457 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B962 JAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 66,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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B962 JAL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ml (B962 JAL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
B962 JAL Mileage History
- 30/01/202454,917 mi
- 31/01/202454,921 mi+4 mi
- 07/01/202560,702 mi+5,781 mi
- 13/01/202666,435 mi+5,733 mi
- 19/01/202666,457 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 5,855 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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