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ML12 OWF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,439 mi
Last recorded135,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 OWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 135,439 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 125,372 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 125,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 115,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 92,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 62,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 62,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,834 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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ML12 OWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML12 OWF, 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 ML12 OWF registered?

ML12 OWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is ML12 OWF safe to buy?

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