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SB62 KFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,426 mi
Last recorded75,426 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 KFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,426 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 75,426 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,803 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 67,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,743 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 61,643 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,221 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2021 58,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen cracked bottom left (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 55,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Front windscreen cracked bottom left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,025 miles

Crack at base of windscreen N/S

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,239 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, change soon.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,662 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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SB62 KFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB62 KFO, 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 SB62 KFO registered?

SB62 KFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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