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B4 DSK

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,636 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 69,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 63,875 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2023 63,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,505 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 51,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,149 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/f/tyre wearing inside

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,054 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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B4 DSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B4 DSK, 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 B4 DSK registered?

B4 DSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is B4 DSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 DSK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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