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YP12 NVU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,224 mi
Last recorded112,224 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 NVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 112,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 112,210 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres getting close to limits

Nearside rear tyre getting close to limits

Pass 14 Oct 2024 105,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,415 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,680 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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YP12 NVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YP12 NVU, 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

How do I check the history of YP12 NVU?

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What year was YP12 NVU registered?

YP12 NVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YP12 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 NVU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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