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N31 TSY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 TSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,935 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre heat shielding missing fixings

Fail 7 Nov 2025 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre heat shielding missing fixings

Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,313 miles

both front tyres approaching wear markers limit

n/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge of tread

o/s/f inner brake pad wearing low (bottom edge)

Pass 24 Jun 2022 47,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,225 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 38,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,326 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,016 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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N31 TSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N31 TSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N31 TSY registered?

N31 TSY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is N31 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 TSY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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