2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · LH53 LEH
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 102,728 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LH53 LEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 102,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LH53 LEH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ml (LH53 LEH) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LH53 LEH Mileage History
- 24/08/202277,195 mi
- 21/08/202381,713 mi+4,518 mi
- 07/08/202489,807 mi+8,094 mi
- 15/08/202489,959 mi+152 mi
- 08/08/2025102,728 mi+12,769 mi
Average of roughly 8,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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