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RO55 SMY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 SMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,150cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,420 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 99,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit on 1.8mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,464 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,957 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 63,900 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,011 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 26,086 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 25,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/40 x 21 105 y (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 16,344 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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RO55 SMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO55 SMY, 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 RO55 SMY registered?

RO55 SMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is RO55 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 SMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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