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VN62 XFB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,199 mi
Last recorded113,199 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 XFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 104,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,820 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 55,522 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,521 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 43,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN62 XFB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black 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 VN62 XFB, 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 VN62 XFB registered?

VN62 XFB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 December 2012.

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