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MOB 7

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOB 7
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,132 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

prop shaft centre bearing rubber/support split.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,712 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,963 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,943 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,672 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 59,916 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

n/s/r outer brake pad low

rear inner brake pads look low hard to see

rear tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 23 May 2017 45,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 30,866 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 30,866 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,862 miles

NSF tyre 2mm

Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF tyre 2mm

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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MOB 7 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MOB 7, 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 MOB 7 registered?

MOB 7 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is MOB 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOB 7 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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