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PY12 JVN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,846 mi
Last recorded158,846 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 JVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 158,846 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 155,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 143,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 123,891 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 123,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 110,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,346 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Nov 2019 87,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,316 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear inner sidewall splitting

Pass 10 May 2017 60,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 57,495 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 57,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,775 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,775 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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PY12 JVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PY12 JVN, 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 PY12 JVN registered?

PY12 JVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is PY12 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY12 JVN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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