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SW12 ROB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,945 mi
Last recorded95,945 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 ROB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 95,945 miles

engine cover/under trays

Pass 8 Feb 2025 89,057 miles

engine cover/under trays

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,980 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 78,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 75,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,748 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 57,527 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 57,527 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 45,204 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 20,777 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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SW12 ROB 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 SW12 ROB, 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 SW12 ROB registered?

SW12 ROB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SW12 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 ROB 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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