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OU62 YVF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,906 mi
Last recorded118,906 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 YVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 118,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 103,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,145 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 79,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 58,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

towbar electric socket damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,841 miles

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

Trailer socket damaged.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,710 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 29,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,588 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 23,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 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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OU62 YVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU62 YVF, 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 OU62 YVF registered?

OU62 YVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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