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YS12 OSM

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,472 mi
Last recorded106,472 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 106,472 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 99,043 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 91,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front pads getting low

Fail 9 Aug 2022 71,707 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30% left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,111 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 43,132 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 34,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,780 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,239 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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YS12 OSM 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 81.3%.

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 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 YS12 OSM, 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 YS12 OSM registered?

YS12 OSM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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