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TOM 147S

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,230 mi
Last recorded136,230 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOM 147S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,733 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 126,732 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,846 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,655 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 110,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 105,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge low

Offside Rear tyre inner edge low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 65,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 31,281 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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TOM 147S is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 TOM 147S, 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 TOM 147S registered?

TOM 147S is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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