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SP12 NHO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 NHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,637 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,382 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 67,985 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,305 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 58,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 50,559 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 42,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer shoulder

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 35,011 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 4 May 2016 27,926 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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SP12 NHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP12 NHO, 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

How do I check the history of SP12 NHO?

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What year was SP12 NHO registered?

SP12 NHO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is SP12 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 NHO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP12 NHO have outstanding finance?

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