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SL62 GDV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,285 mi
Last recorded149,285 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 149,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 145,588 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,457 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 132,385 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 132,380 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 131,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer C.V boot weeping grease.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,971 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2021 118,604 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,226 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Sep 2020 110,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 1 Oct 2019 102,169 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 92,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,888 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 59,546 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,587 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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SL62 GDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 SL62 GDV, 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 SL62 GDV registered?

SL62 GDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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