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Y8 DCY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,038 mi
Last recorded84,038 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 84,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,106 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 73,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking greese (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,564 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,117 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,377 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,377 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced ...Both... (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,791 miles

All Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Undertray Fitted

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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Y8 DCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y8 DCY, 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 Y8 DCY registered?

Y8 DCY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is Y8 DCY safe to buy?

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