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BL12 ENV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,375 mi
Last recorded81,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 81,375 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 79,358 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,253 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 75,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,579 miles

brake worning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,532 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 17 Jul 2020 71,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2019 70,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 56,043 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,320 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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BL12 ENV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL12 ENV, 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 BL12 ENV registered?

BL12 ENV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is BL12 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 ENV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL12 ENV have outstanding finance?

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