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2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,169 mi
Last recorded121,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5450 PL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 121,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 109,301 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 95,807 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 95,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 81,148 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 68,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,707 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,905 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,725 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,636 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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5450 PL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 5450 PL, 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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5450 PL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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