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VE12 YPD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 YPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both weeping badly (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre clamp cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2025 96,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both weeping badly (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre clamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,548 miles

centre exhaust clamp cracked

front brake discs worn & pitted

n/s/r shock absorber leaking fluid

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,429 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,004 miles

Undertray fitted & engine cover

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,836 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,820 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,302 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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VE12 YPD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE12 YPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE12 YPD registered?

VE12 YPD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is VE12 YPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 YPD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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