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B16 MAD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,173 mi
Last recorded38,173 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 38,173 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 33,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 29,341 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 28,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 28,278 miles

both front tyres slighly wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2021 27,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 26,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,189 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 20,536 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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B16 MAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B16 MAD, 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 B16 MAD registered?

B16 MAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is B16 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 MAD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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