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SK61 YXL

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 YXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,970 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 67,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted covering testable components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,173 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 6 Dec 2018 57,333 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 57,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and no patton (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and no patton (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 37,745 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,693 miles

front wiper blades smear screen

object in nearside rear tyre tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 May 2015 29,693 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades smear screen

object in nearside rear tyre tread

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,679 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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SK61 YXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK61 YXL, 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 SK61 YXL registered?

SK61 YXL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is SK61 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK61 YXL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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