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H15 OFL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,447 mi
Last recorded116,447 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 OFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 116,447 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive really bad oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front coolant level is low

Nearside Rear door cant opened from inside

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter is weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 106,626 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 12 Aug 2025 106,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,802 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

Fail 21 Dec 2023 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front cv boot pin holed

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,512 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Dec 2022 75,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak engine

Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,402 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in wall

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre cut in wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,022 miles

All tyres have cut in walls but not exposing cord or threads

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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H15 OFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H15 OFL, 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 H15 OFL registered?

H15 OFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is H15 OFL safe to buy?

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