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GV62 WBO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 WBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 132,519 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 126,030 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from various places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

manufacture under guards fitted restricting inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2024 115,011 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to crack (6.1.7 (g) (i))

manufacture under guards fitted restricting inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2023 104,184 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 104,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 92,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 80,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 70,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 63,525 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,291 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

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 WBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO registered?

GV62 WBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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