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VK62 LVF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,307 mi
Last recorded49,307 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 LVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,560 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,320 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 38,678 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,431 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 35,428 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,400 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 32,392 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 26,857 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 21 Sep 2018 26,856 miles

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

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 8 Sep 2017 22,005 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,060 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 13,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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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VK62 LVF 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 VK62 LVF, 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

How do I check the history of VK62 LVF?

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What year was VK62 LVF registered?

VK62 LVF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is VK62 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 LVF 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.

Does VK62 LVF have outstanding finance?

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