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EF12 OBE

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 141,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 141,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 135,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 130,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,344 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 121,344 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,504 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,423 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,462 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,699 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 37,003 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 37,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 OBE 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 81.3%.

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 EF12 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

EF12 OBE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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The MOT history for EF12 OBE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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