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SW61 VNF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,132 mi
Last recorded123,132 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 123,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 114,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 107,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 105,103 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 98,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,281 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,773 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 88,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 81,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,700 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 68,700 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,187 miles

Unable to check all components due to under trays & engine covers being fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,964 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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SW61 VNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW61 VNF, 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 SW61 VNF registered?

SW61 VNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is SW61 VNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VNF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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