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OU62 YVW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,655 mi
Last recorded213,655 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 213,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 203,916 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 190,521 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 173,742 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 173,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 149,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 133,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 121,499 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 121,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 121,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,181 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 72,017 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,037 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 YVW 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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

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

Is OU62 YVW safe to buy?

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