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BD12 RVP

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,491 mi
Last recorded70,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 RVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 70,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 65,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 61,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 58,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,227 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack 25 mm size on near side in centre off screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear child locks active on rear doors

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 25,024 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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BD12 RVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 BD12 RVP, 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 BD12 RVP registered?

BD12 RVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is BD12 RVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 RVP 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.

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