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S321 SBH

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 SBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 112,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,901 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 103,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,727 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,071 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,445 miles

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

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall. both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2018 48,445 miles

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

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

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

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall. both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 38,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very wet top attention required (2.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,261 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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S321 SBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S321 SBH, 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 S321 SBH registered?

S321 SBH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is S321 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S321 SBH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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