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ET12 VLV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,745 mi
Last recorded131,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 131,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 131,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Pass 14 May 2024 126,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 109,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,126 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 105,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,656 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 74,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,557 miles

Front Outer wear on tyre treads

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 40,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,495 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 VLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

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

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