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SE03 DAV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,923 mi
Last recorded150,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 DAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 150,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 126,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,404 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,298 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 97,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,225 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,529 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,694 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 40,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,211 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,952 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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SE03 DAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SE03 DAV, 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 SE03 DAV registered?

SE03 DAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is SE03 DAV safe to buy?

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