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SB62 TZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,452 mi
Last recorded131,452 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 TZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,452 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 131,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,737 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,248 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 90,970 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 90,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,065 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 55,606 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 55,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken link (1.7.2)

Offside Rear tyre slight wearing

Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,740 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 45,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/40 zr21 105v continental contact sport (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,284 miles

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

both front tyres wearing bald on edges

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 TZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TZZ, 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 SB62 TZZ registered?

SB62 TZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is SB62 TZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 TZZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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