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AO12 UAA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,763 mi
Last recorded149,763 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 149,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 148,708 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 141,771 miles

n/s front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

n/s rear child seat fitted

n/s rear tyre low on treadand worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2021 132,715 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper missing

Suspension leaning slightly to the right

Pass 12 Dec 2020 124,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight weep of grease from the n/s front outer cv boot

Fail 12 Dec 2020 124,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight weep of grease from the n/s front outer cv boot

Pass 16 May 2019 107,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 98,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 91,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO12 UAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 AO12 UAA, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 UAA registered?

AO12 UAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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