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GV62 VKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,218 mi
Last recorded95,218 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 95,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 84,052 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 116,958 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 60,975 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 60,975 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 51,975 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,914 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 42,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak (SUSPECT) FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED. ()

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,931 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,744 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to tread but not exceeding limits

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Aug 2015 17,744 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to tread but not exceeding limits

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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GV62 VKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV62 VKJ, 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 GV62 VKJ registered?

GV62 VKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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