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HD12 AVX

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,446 mi
Last recorded121,446 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 AVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 119,291 miles

Front small on windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 116,206 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 114,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,579 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,148 miles

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

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

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

park brake low effort - system may need adjustment or repair

under trays covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Screw in inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

x2 Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,436 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,446 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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HD12 AVX 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 100%.

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 HD12 AVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD12 AVX registered?

HD12 AVX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 August 2012.

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