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SA11 FUL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,164 mi
Last recorded78,164 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 FUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 78,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,912 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 73,216 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 73,216 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 73,038 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged NS & OS Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged NS & OS Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,051 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 71,045 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,366 miles

front tyres bald inner shoulders, cords not exposed

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,571 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA11 FUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA11 FUL, 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 SA11 FUL registered?

SA11 FUL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is SA11 FUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 FUL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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