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ML61 YAF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,606 mi
Last recorded61,606 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 YAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 61,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to register acceleration (soft limiter)

Pass 21 Aug 2023 54,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,383 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,715 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 42,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2015 10,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 10,044 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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ML61 YAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML61 YAF, 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 ML61 YAF registered?

ML61 YAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is ML61 YAF safe to buy?

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