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DN04 AUD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 AUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,649 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 76,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,003 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 69,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 64,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 55,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,558 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 40,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,410 miles

Brake Discs close to wear limit indicator on front and rear

Brake pads close to service limit

Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 25,799 miles

engine cover obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN04 AUD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 DN04 AUD, 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 DN04 AUD registered?

DN04 AUD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is DN04 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 AUD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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