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BG12 YHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,349 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 62,280 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,280 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,366 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,576 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,868 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt untested due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,907 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 YHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YHJ, 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 BG12 YHJ registered?

BG12 YHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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