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FV62 BBJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,230 mi
Last recorded128,230 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 128,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 106,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,562 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 80,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,027 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 60,202 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 1 May 2018 60,099 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 May 2017 43,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,143 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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FV62 BBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 FV62 BBJ, 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

How do I check the history of FV62 BBJ?

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What year was FV62 BBJ registered?

FV62 BBJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is FV62 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 BBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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