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YR12 WVP

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,337 mi
Last recorded73,337 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 WVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 73,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 72,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" blade leaves streaks (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" blade leaves streaks (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 66,835 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 56,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 52,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 50,311 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,011 miles

O/S/F Alloy Wheel Buckled

Pass 12 Jun 2018 40,399 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bar has slight movement in it

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 33,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 28,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 24,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,575 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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YR12 WVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR12 WVP, 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 YR12 WVP registered?

YR12 WVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YR12 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 WVP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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