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S16 PAL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,409 mi
Last recorded149,409 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 PAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 149,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,677 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 143,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255 50x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 134,837 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 124,180 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,074 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,919 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 114,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,105 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,009 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 18,250 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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S16 PAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S16 PAL, 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 S16 PAL registered?

S16 PAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is S16 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 PAL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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