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GU62 TWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,753 mi
Last recorded107,753 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 TWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 107,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,701 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 103,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 83,647 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,446 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack along bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 70,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack along bottom of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 51,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,235 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 25,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GU62 TWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GU62 TWD, 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 GU62 TWD registered?

GU62 TWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is GU62 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 TWD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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