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VK62 XLB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,340 mi
Last recorded144,340 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 XLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,340 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 144,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 134,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 124,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,756 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots osf and nsf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing osr and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on both edges osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,463 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,134 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,682 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,317 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,087 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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VK62 XLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc 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 VK62 XLB, 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 VK62 XLB registered?

VK62 XLB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is VK62 XLB safe to buy?

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