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ET12 VLL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,536 mi
Last recorded136,536 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 136,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 129,283 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,136 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 46,593 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 29,998 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 29,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,655 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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ET12 VLL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET12 VLL, 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 ET12 VLL registered?

ET12 VLL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VLL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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