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M45 TYN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,518 mi
Last recorded132,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM45 TYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 132,518 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 126,191 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 119,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,864 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))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,050 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,649 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 82,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,192 miles

F A S NOT DETECTED BY SMOKE METER .NO PRINT OUT EMISSION

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,972 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

diesel smoke test to clean for metre reading

Fail 24 Mar 2017 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips (8.3.1a)

diesel smoke test to clean for metre reading

Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,844 miles

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

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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M45 TYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc 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 M45 TYN, 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 M45 TYN registered?

M45 TYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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