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RO12 SFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 SFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 127,494 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 127,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,352 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 105,016 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 97,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to the limit! N.B. discs have wear-lips. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 89,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 83,728 miles

Front tyres getting low on treads

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,280 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 66,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 66,698 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,427 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 28,261 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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RO12 SFU 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 RO12 SFU, 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

How do I check the history of RO12 SFU?

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What year was RO12 SFU registered?

RO12 SFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is RO12 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 SFU 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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