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WV12 GGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 76,791 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 76,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 63,239 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,038 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 61,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 57,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 52,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2019 47,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,464 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 44,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 32,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,953 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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WV12 GGJ 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 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 WV12 GGJ, 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 WV12 GGJ registered?

WV12 GGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WV12 GGJ safe to buy?

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