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YB12 FXA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,099 mi
Last recorded138,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 FXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 138,099 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 136,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 130,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 128,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

injector seal leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,081 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,048 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 29 Jun 2017 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer band worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc showing signs of heat

offside & nearside rear doors not opening from inside vehicle

under-trays fitted obscuring view to some parts

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FXA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YB12 FXA, 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 YB12 FXA registered?

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

Is YB12 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 FXA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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