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R5 YSB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (28 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

102,160 mi
Last recorded102,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 YSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 106,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Skin Of Exhaust Separated // No Blow

Pass 7 Apr 2025 94,790 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear bottom suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded rear exhaust skin corroded away

Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 85,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,330 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,255 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 85,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 78,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,599 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,050 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge replace asap

offside rear inner sidelight not working

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,672 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 65,441 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,711 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog light lens cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,232 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,277 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,501 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,482 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,306 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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R5 YSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R5 YSB, 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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R5 YSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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