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FY12 UYA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,845 mi
Last recorded95,845 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 UYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 95,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,526 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,534 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 79,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,318 miles

undertrays fitted and obscuring the view of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2017 67,247 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,245 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Outre Light Unit (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/40/21 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 265/40/21 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,228 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr

under bonnet covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,146 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FY12 UYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY12 UYA, 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 FY12 UYA?

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What year was FY12 UYA registered?

FY12 UYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is FY12 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 UYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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