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DES 1X

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,072 mi
Last recorded67,072 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 1X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 67,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 61,170 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 49,319 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,855 miles

Front Engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,248 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 26,765 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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DES 1X is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DES 1X, 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 DES 1X registered?

DES 1X is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DES 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 1X shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DES 1X have outstanding finance?

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