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HN12 AYB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 AYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 96,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,339 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test lower corner

Fail 3 Sep 2025 72,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test lower corner

Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,475 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,011 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2022 68,257 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,004 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 64,004 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,300 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor surface chipping to windscreen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HN12 AYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HN12 AYB, 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 HN12 AYB registered?

HN12 AYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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The MOT history for HN12 AYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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