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B6 GBO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,878 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 92,878 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters and numbers incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front 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 20 Sep 2022 90,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,335 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 81,334 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerous defects (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,664 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,067 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,007 miles

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

both front tyres cut in sidewalls and worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,755 miles

damage to sidewalls of n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,710 miles

all tyres getting low front tyres wearing edges

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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B6 GBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B6 GBO, 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 B6 GBO registered?

B6 GBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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