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M26 VLT

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,710 mi
Last recorded123,710 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,710 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 123,709 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 114,916 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Several cracks in the rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wipers start to smear

Fail 13 Dec 2024 114,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Several cracks in the rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Wipers start to smear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,225 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 101,038 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2 mm thread depth left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2 mm thread depth left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,879 miles

Offside Front Day time running lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,301 miles

coolant low

Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,301 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,330 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs are lipped.

Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected off side and nearside. (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear brake discs are lipped.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 35,336 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 22,559 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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M26 VLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M26 VLT, 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 M26 VLT registered?

M26 VLT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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