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A22 MPB

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,333 mi
Last recorded100,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 MPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,333 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 100,333 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 90,217 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,914 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

full under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,533 miles

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

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 19 Aug 2021 57,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 57,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 42,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 39,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,305 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,323 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 32,323 miles

Brake performance not tested due to bulge in tyre can not road test. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,950 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2015 17,101 miles

Child seat fitted

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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A22 MPB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A22 MPB, 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 A22 MPB registered?

A22 MPB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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