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WV12 UGN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 128,393 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 123,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 123,994 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 118,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 110,145 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 110,098 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 102,339 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 91,515 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,164 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 32,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,487 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WV12 UGN, 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 WV12 UGN registered?

WV12 UGN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WV12 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 UGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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