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SL12 WZM

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,661 mi
Last recorded164,661 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 164,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 155,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front/Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 144,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats down at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2020 143,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens cracked - sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre - crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 130,750 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens cracked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 115,719 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 97,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2016 80,455 miles

Offside Rear light unit broken

Pass 21 May 2015 58,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SL12 WZM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL12 WZM, 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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SL12 WZM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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