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SM62 UFU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 UFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 90,425 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 90,419 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,163 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 82,974 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,082 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 77,082 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 70,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 70,138 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 64,177 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,955 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 59,946 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 56,131 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,784 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 48,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,575 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,995 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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SM62 UFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM62 UFU, 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 SM62 UFU registered?

SM62 UFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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The MOT history for SM62 UFU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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