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MW12 MGW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,998 mi
Last recorded121,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 121,998 miles

Note-under-trays fitted

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 121,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Note-under-trays fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 191,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 184,916 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 177,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 171,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 171,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 69,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 51,649 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,729 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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MW12 MGW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MW12 MGW, 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 MW12 MGW registered?

MW12 MGW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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