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OO09 SUN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,264 mi
Last recorded124,264 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO09 SUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 124,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,885 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 103,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,303 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 99,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,869 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 78,121 miles

sill cover trims and front undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,889 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 63,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,336 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 48,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OO09 SUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OO09 SUN, 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 OO09 SUN registered?

OO09 SUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is OO09 SUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OO09 SUN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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