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DV62 DVK

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,335 mi
Last recorded129,335 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 129,335 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 129,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 120,646 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 120,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,972 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 112,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 108,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 103,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 99,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,663 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 139,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn outer + inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner lamp partially inoperative due to water ingress.

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn outer + inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner lamp inoperative due to water ingress.

Fail 29 Dec 2018 139,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre heavily worn outer + inner edge.

Nearside Rear Inner lamp partially inoperative due to water ingress.

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn outer + inner edge.

Offside Rear Inner lamp inoperative due to water ingress.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,754 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,341 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,514 miles

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

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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DV62 DVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV62 DVK, 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 DV62 DVK registered?

DV62 DVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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