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12 GWR

2007 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,810 mi
Last recorded165,810 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml88,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 GWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 165,810 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 165,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 159,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 136,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 127,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 117,834 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,352 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 89,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2015 88,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 36,386 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 36,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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12 GWR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 88,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 12 GWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 GWR registered?

12 GWR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is 12 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 GWR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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