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Y22 BAD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,572 mi
Last recorded73,572 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 73,572 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,491 miles

All four tyres down to wear indicators

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 61,587 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,677 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 56,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,356 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 36,298 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Additional braking device contaminated LOAD COMPENSATOR ARM SEIZED (3.6.I.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Load compensator arm corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,696 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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Y22 BAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y22 BAD, 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 Y22 BAD registered?

Y22 BAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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