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DG62 DVL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,362 mi
Last recorded127,362 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 DVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 18 Dec 2024 117,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,817 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps aimed too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,483 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,808 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 42,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,514 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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DG62 DVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 DG62 DVL, 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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DG62 DVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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