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DE04 NTO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,818 mi
Last recorded118,818 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 118,818 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,909 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge/below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge/below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm scrubbing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,172 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,811 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 72,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 62,465 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre on 2.7mm

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,685 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 33,683 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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DE04 NTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE04 NTO, 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 DE04 NTO registered?

DE04 NTO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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