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M11 YHW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 97,145 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 80,598 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,524 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 9 Nov 2020 67,390 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2020 66,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald and thin on the inner,and sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread very low just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large deep cut in the inner sidewall.small cut in the outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 61,172 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,160 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,160 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,804 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,494 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,375 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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M11 YHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M11 YHW, 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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M11 YHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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