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HIG 323

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 323
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 99,229 miles

fuel smell under bonnet /possible leak

Fail 5 Feb 2026 99,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

fuel smell under bonnet /possible leak

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 90,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,225 miles

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

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

a smell of fuel from under bonnet \suspect fuel leak.

Pass 31 Jan 2023 77,931 miles

both front tyres inner edges slightly scrubbed

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,914 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 52,498 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2020 52,498 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,263 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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HIG 323 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HIG 323, 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 HIG 323 registered?

HIG 323 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is HIG 323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 323 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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