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ST12 FYA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,622 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 129,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,510 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 103,222 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 103,094 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 95,321 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,886 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip out with zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip out with zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,998 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,341 miles

Under trays fitted as standard obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,212 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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ST12 FYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST12 FYA, 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 ST12 FYA registered?

ST12 FYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is ST12 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 FYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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