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MF12 ZFA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,546 mi
Last recorded127,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 ZFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 127,546 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 127,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,403 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 109,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 101,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,029 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 91,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,397 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 59,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,571 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,987 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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MF12 ZFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MF12 ZFA, 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 MF12 ZFA registered?

MF12 ZFA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is MF12 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 ZFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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