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14 DS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 DS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 38,172 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp unit (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 36,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 34,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 32,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 suspension level rods corroded-seized under vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,799 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 27,671 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has nick on sidewall

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2019 27,671 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure wheel arch (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has nick on sidewall

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 23,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre going bald on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,053 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 17,942 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 14,267 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 14,267 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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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14 DS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 14 DS, 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 14 DS registered?

14 DS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is 14 DS safe to buy?

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