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M1 NBW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,354 mi
Last recorded29,354 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 NBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 24,828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 21,767 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 17,540 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,282 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 16,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 14,530 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 14,530 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,965 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 11,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 10,244 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 27 May 2015 7,775 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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M1 NBW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M1 NBW, 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

How do I check the history of M1 NBW?

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What year was M1 NBW registered?

M1 NBW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 May 2012.

Is M1 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 NBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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