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TN53 SAZ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN53 SAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 91,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 86,892 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 86,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2654020 csc5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,444 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 64,980 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,129 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 50,129 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,773 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,810 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low

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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TN53 SAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 TN53 SAZ, 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 TN53 SAZ registered?

TN53 SAZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is TN53 SAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for TN53 SAZ 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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