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TVT 1

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,868 mi
Last recorded42,868 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVT 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 42,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,000 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2023 31,909 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,630 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stops when being pulled out multiple times, but will pull fully out

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 28,132 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 24,427 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 19,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 12,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 5,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 5,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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TVT 1 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVT 1, 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 TVT 1 registered?

TVT 1 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is TVT 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVT 1 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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