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PVN 3

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVN 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 89,834 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,209 miles

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 2 Apr 2024 81,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,244 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 71,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,287 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,190 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,116 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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PVN 3 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVN 3, 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 PVN 3 registered?

PVN 3 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is PVN 3 safe to buy?

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