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D711 DES

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,011 mi
Last recorded46,011 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD711 DES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,011 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 45,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 45,273 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 44,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 43,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 40,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 32,544 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 32,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 21,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 21,172 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,000 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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D711 DES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D711 DES, 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 D711 DES registered?

D711 DES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is D711 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for D711 DES shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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