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V31 SDH

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,812 mi
Last recorded101,812 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 SDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 101,812 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low hard to inspect fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low/on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 86,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside low on inner edges /on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 86,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside low on inner edges /on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 116,326 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,992 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside low worn on inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 39,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,540 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,180 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 24,789 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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V31 SDH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V31 SDH, 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 V31 SDH registered?

V31 SDH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 December 2012.

Is V31 SDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V31 SDH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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