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M888 FLB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,524 mi
Last recorded90,524 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,524 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 90,524 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 90,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 81,881 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 73,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,322 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,246 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 61,961 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 61,858 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,331 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 57,063 miles

emissions too clean to register

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2018 57,056 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,256 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,018 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,957 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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M888 FLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M888 FLB, 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 M888 FLB registered?

M888 FLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is M888 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 FLB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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