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BG12 OGX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,943 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 80,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,365 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,176 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,259 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 62,204 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,242 miles

Wipers smearing

Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,238 miles

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2018 50,243 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 44,235 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,054 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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BG12 OGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG12 OGX, 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 BG12 OGX registered?

BG12 OGX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 OGX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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