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R33 NGR

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,214 mi
Last recorded129,214 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 NGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 129,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 127,336 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 124,383 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 119,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,460 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 114,356 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 108,257 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 89,448 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 81,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 74,645 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,437 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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R33 NGR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 R33 NGR, 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 R33 NGR registered?

R33 NGR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is R33 NGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 NGR 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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