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FT12 EFG

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,551 mi
Last recorded136,551 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 136,551 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,753 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,751 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 124,427 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 114,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 93,585 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 73,923 miles

emisions to low to test

Pass 25 May 2016 54,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT12 EFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FT12 EFG, 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 FT12 EFG registered?

FT12 EFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FT12 EFG safe to buy?

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