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YC62 BFO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,783 mi
Last recorded123,783 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 123,783 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 115,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 106,639 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 106,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,773 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,450 miles

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

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

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

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

small chip on offside of front windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 90,429 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

small chip on offside of front windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,096 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 77,161 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 77,140 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 69,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 69,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,266 miles

Front Both bonnet catches stiff but releases okay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has residue to outer screen within zone 'A'

Front Wiper blades smearing

Front and rear registration plates starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf + nsr + osr tyres worn on the 0uter shoulder

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,232 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YC62 BFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC62 BFO, 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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YC62 BFO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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