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YB12 FWD

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,478 mi
Last recorded122,478 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 122,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 122,477 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,814 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 115,531 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 105,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,184 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge and cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on edge and cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 89,352 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 89,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,914 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,232 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,005 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,624 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,887 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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YB12 FWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB12 FWD, 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 YB12 FWD registered?

YB12 FWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 FWD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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