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SC12 WDV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,459 mi
Last recorded160,459 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 WDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 160,459 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 160,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 148,058 miles

oil underneath engine and body

Pass 20 Dec 2023 130,695 miles

Offside Front PARKING LIGHT MALFUNCTION WARNING ON DASH BUT ALL LIGHTS WORKING OK

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,463 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,204 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 97,204 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))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,188 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 56,856 miles

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

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

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

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 17,141 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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SC12 WDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SC12 WDV, 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 SC12 WDV registered?

SC12 WDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is SC12 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 WDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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