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S6 HGL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,102 mi
Last recorded88,102 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 HGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 88,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,839 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 79,006 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 79,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,374 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,123 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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S6 HGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S6 HGL, 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 S6 HGL registered?

S6 HGL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is S6 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 HGL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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