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SH12 WFM

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,826 mi
Last recorded108,826 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 108,826 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,160 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,034 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 45,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,565 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 38,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 27,148 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall cut but not deep enough to fail

Fail 1 May 2015 27,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has sidewall cut but not deep enough to fail

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 WFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

SH12 WFM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SH12 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 WFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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