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S14 TCH

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 TCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,925 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 68,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,370 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 58,124 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,921 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,337 miles

under shiels + engine covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,509 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S14 TCH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S14 TCH, 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 S14 TCH registered?

S14 TCH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is S14 TCH safe to buy?

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