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S23 OEW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,034 mi
Last recorded103,034 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 OEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 86,835 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2022 82,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 76,089 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 72,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 66,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 61,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 54,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 46,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

emissions too clean to test

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,011 miles

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

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

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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S23 OEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S23 OEW, 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 S23 OEW registered?

S23 OEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is S23 OEW safe to buy?

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