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S888 OOP

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,205 mi
Last recorded125,205 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 OOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,205 miles

emission limits were tested and met but the dsm could not register the reading

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,904 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 111,904 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,744 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,515 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 85,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,555 miles

Offside Rear Inner one led strip not working but the outer ones working

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,363 miles

Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 39,821 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 24,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,752 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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S888 OOP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S888 OOP, 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 S888 OOP registered?

S888 OOP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is S888 OOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 OOP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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