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SN06 DWN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,947 mi
Last recorded151,947 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 151,947 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,126 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

Pass 27 Jan 2024 124,032 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 2 Feb 2023 110,303 miles

Stone chip in screen

Fail 25 Jan 2023 110,296 miles

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

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

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

Ns front headlamp bulb may not be fitted correctly ,intensity slightly reduced

Ns front park light is not working

Stone chip in screen

Pass 22 Jan 2022 97,564 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,344 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,980 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,425 miles

Nearside Rear door slight body damage

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,073 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat installed

Pass 6 May 2016 41,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Apr 2015 30,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SN06 DWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SN06 DWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN06 DWN registered?

SN06 DWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is SN06 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 DWN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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