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M112 FAN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM112 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 162,716 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to check some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2024 151,345 miles

Engine and Under tray fitted preventing some testable items to check

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 151,345 miles

Engine and Under tray fitted preventing some testable items to check

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 142,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 133,019 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 133,019 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,803 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 118,803 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,157 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear seats ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,620 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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M112 FAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 M112 FAN, 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 M112 FAN registered?

M112 FAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is M112 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M112 FAN 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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