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OIL 5306

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests33 (30 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,761 mi
Last recorded173,761 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 5306
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

30 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 173,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 169,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 108,651 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 160,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 155,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 87,648 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,338 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 152,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,855 miles

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

full covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 147,553 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,869 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,212 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 131,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,820 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,282 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 light out in third brake lamp strip (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,718 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,002 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 49,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OIL 5306 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OIL 5306, 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 OIL 5306 registered?

OIL 5306 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is OIL 5306 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 5306 shows 33 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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