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A12 WAR

2007 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml88,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 80,758 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 80,758 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake outer cable deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2025 78,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,089 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt missing under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,675 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 71,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated heat damage (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated heat damage (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 69,036 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 65,740 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 59,462 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,123 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 41,055 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,913 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 39,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,001 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

offside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Fail 10 Jul 2014 37,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

offside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,258 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 35,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 31,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 26,762 miles

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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A12 WAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 WAR, 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.

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What year was A12 WAR registered?

A12 WAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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