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20 BSB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,112 mi
Last recorded112,112 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 BSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 112,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 105,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,233 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 49,411 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,500 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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20 BSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 20 BSB, 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 20 BSB registered?

20 BSB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is 20 BSB safe to buy?

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