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EX12 DWP

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,199 mi
Last recorded178,199 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 DWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 178,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,612 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 102,612 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,639 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 94,134 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,565 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 84,449 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 84,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 79,013 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 67,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EX12 DWP 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 83.3%.

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 EX12 DWP, 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 EX12 DWP registered?

EX12 DWP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is EX12 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 DWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX12 DWP have outstanding finance?

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