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FD12 RCF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,697 mi
Last recorded120,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under body tray fitted unable to inspect some components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,282 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 105,217 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking at front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,978 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 82,685 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,945 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 72,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper leak (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,990 miles

n/s/f + n/s/r tyre wall have a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,700 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 May 2015 23,693 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,927 miles

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

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

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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FD12 RCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD12 RCF, 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 FD12 RCF registered?

FD12 RCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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