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B5 VAX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests33 (31 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.9%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

31 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 115,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 75,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 105,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,366 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 56,775 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 84,171 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,483 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,670 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,315 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 39,265 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from pipes to cooling radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and lamp has water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,434 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,099 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 62,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 27,171 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,108 miles

emissions too clean for test

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too clean for test

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,050 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,883 miles

both front tyres worn on edges but above legal limits

no audible click from parking brake

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,201 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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B5 VAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.9%.

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 B5 VAX, 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 B5 VAX registered?

B5 VAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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