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OU62 YVK

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,058 mi
Last recorded106,058 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU62 YVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 106,058 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,125 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 81,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,876 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,826 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Filter housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 57,826 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Headlamp aim too far to the right N/s & O/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Filter housing area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,069 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 45,564 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 45,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 44,281 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 44,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 35,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,426 miles

Offside Front tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2015 37,774 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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OU62 YVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OU62 YVK, 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 YVK registered?

OU62 YVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is OU62 YVK safe to buy?

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