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YY12 HFF

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,885 mi
Last recorded70,885 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 70,885 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 70,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 65,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 2mm max (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 65,269 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 2mm max (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,062 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,831 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 52,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,153 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 38,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,303 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray fitted obscuring view of some parts

Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YY12 HFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White with a 3,498cc 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 YY12 HFF, 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

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What year was YY12 HFF registered?

YY12 HFF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is YY12 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 HFF 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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