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FV62 ONA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,820 mi
Last recorded178,820 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 ONA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 178,820 miles

nearside front back plate missing

Pass 12 Sep 2025 163,297 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 163,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,049 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 148,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S/F HEADLIGHT DIP BEAM INOP (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated O/S/F WHEEL BEARING ROUGH (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R TYRE WORN TO 1.5MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 116,127 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,181 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 87,181 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 61,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,790 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 ONA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV62 ONA, 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 FV62 ONA registered?

FV62 ONA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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The MOT history for FV62 ONA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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