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ST62 XAV

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,800 mi
Last recorded151,800 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 151,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 151,800 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate insecure

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 151,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake backplate insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 136,180 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 117,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

T,PM,S light on dash indicating under inflated tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2021 117,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

T,PM,S light on dash indicating under inflated tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,254 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 81,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,735 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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ST62 XAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST62 XAV, 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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ST62 XAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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