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EX62 YGD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 78,455 miles

Front Both front brake dust shields partially insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,455 miles

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

Front Both front brake dust shields partially insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2026 77,281 miles

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

Front Both front brake dust shields partially insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,769 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre rubber bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner LED unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 56,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted, obscuring view of some testable components.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 56,361 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted, obscuring view of some testable components.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face of both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 10 Feb 2021 44,182 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Feb 2020 40,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercover fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 33,194 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine bay and underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,291 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,276 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,725 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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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EX62 YGD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX62 YGD, 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 EX62 YGD registered?

EX62 YGD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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