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EF12 NWZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,692 mi
Last recorded168,692 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 168,692 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2026 168,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2025 160,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 148,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 131,582 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 112,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,078 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,496 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,949 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2018 42,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,939 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,364 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,238 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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EF12 NWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF12 NWZ, 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 EF12 NWZ registered?

EF12 NWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is EF12 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 NWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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