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GV12 YOK

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,944 mi
Last recorded131,944 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 YOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 131,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides.. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 127,562 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2024 127,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 121,502 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,500 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 109,048 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 59,589 miles

Emissions too clean to be measured.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,672 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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GV12 YOK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GV12 YOK, 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 GV12 YOK registered?

GV12 YOK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is GV12 YOK safe to buy?

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