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BVI 1003

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

98,002 mi
Last recorded98,002 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVI 1003
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 98,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 196,033 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 195,958 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,159 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 186,614 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 92,258 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 173,860 miles

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

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Pass 25 May 2023 87,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 161,908 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 161,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various metal brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 82,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90/95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 150,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

various underside corroded.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 150,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass smashed. (3.3 (b) (ii))

various underside corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,316 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 75,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test folded down ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 133,528 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded-recommend replacement soon

slight lip front brake discs

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 133,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded-recommend replacement soon

slight lip front brake discs

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,401 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions to clean to take reading

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,894 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No smoke detected

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 101,894 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No smoke detected

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 41,875 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,950 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

zero emissions recorded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 31,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

zero emissions recorded

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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BVI 1003 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVI 1003, 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 BVI 1003 registered?

BVI 1003 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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