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FY12 XVV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,464 mi
Last recorded90,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 XVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 90,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 83,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 78,960 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 69,060 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 64,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,623 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2018 52,763 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,442 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 40,199 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,263 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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FY12 XVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc 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 FY12 XVV, 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

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What year was FY12 XVV registered?

FY12 XVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is FY12 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 XVV 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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