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SH12 SGY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 SGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,972 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 126,784 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 126,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 122,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken but not causing a leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 122,547 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp broken but not causing a leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 110,620 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))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 87,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 87,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 71,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 59,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,651 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,770 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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SH12 SGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey 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 SH12 SGY, 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 SH12 SGY registered?

SH12 SGY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is SH12 SGY safe to buy?

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