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VLR 865

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,133 mi
Last recorded85,133 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLR 865
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 85,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 80,473 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake disc's rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,261 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,214 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 30 Jan 2018 52,514 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 52,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,034 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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VLR 865 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VLR 865, 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 VLR 865 registered?

VLR 865 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is VLR 865 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLR 865 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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