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DV12 ZGO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,662 mi
Last recorded165,662 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 165,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 165,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 165,339 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 160,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 160,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 155,072 miles

Coolant leak

Crack in NSF Daytime Running Lamp Lens

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,387 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,357 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 124,894 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2018 94,744 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 78,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 57,512 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 32,949 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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DV12 ZGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 DV12 ZGO, 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 DV12 ZGO registered?

DV12 ZGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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