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OE12 OVY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,708 mi
Last recorded160,708 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 OVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 158,393 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 158,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,140 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 154,138 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 144,798 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 135,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,641 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,756 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 93,755 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage door mirror surround (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high dip beam (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers starting to smear

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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OE12 OVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE12 OVY, 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 OE12 OVY registered?

OE12 OVY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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