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SM61 TGN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,438 mi
Last recorded99,438 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 TGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,438 miles

complete underside corroded front to rear

Fail 3 Aug 2026 99,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

complete underside corroded front to rear

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear

Fail 1 Aug 2025 90,812 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 80,817 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 80,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 75,377 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,626 miles

underside corroded in places (front and rear)

Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,616 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe mntg aft bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody has extensive salt corrosion to all components-scottish origin- structural strength not obviously affected.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,949 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 56,949 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 46,732 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 46,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,209 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 40,209 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,804 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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SM61 TGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SM61 TGN, 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 SM61 TGN registered?

SM61 TGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is SM61 TGN safe to buy?

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