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G7 BCL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,081 mi
Last recorded172,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 BCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 172,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 161,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 150,927 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 150,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 137,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,383 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 126,373 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,955 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,999 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,421 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,774 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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G7 BCL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc 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 G7 BCL, 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 G7 BCL registered?

G7 BCL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is G7 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 BCL 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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