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PY12 CCA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 CCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 134,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 116,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 98,367 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 98,367 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,164 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 76,156 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade

Pass 21 Dec 2022 75,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 12 Nov 2020 71,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,256 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear seat belt damaged slightly

front wiper blades smear screen

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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PY12 CCA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY12 CCA, 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 PY12 CCA registered?

PY12 CCA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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