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B3 FDY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,394 mi
Last recorded78,394 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,394 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 56,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,858 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 55,064 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 52,301 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,466 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 41,164 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 41,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 35,223 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,876 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,779 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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B3 FDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B3 FDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 FDY registered?

B3 FDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is B3 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 FDY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 FDY have outstanding finance?

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