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WD12 HDY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,512 mi
Last recorded136,512 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 HDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 136,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 133,192 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 131,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 112,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,279 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 110,273 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,749 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 100,564 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,839 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 53,322 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge....

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,324 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 40,324 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 35,893 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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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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WD12 HDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD12 HDY, 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 WD12 HDY registered?

WD12 HDY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is WD12 HDY safe to buy?

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