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A22 TLC

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,563 mi
Last recorded76,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 68,442 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,869 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,950 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 50,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 50,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,800 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 46,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,659 miles

engine pans

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

zero smoke

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,573 miles

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Very Low Outer Edge & Getting Low inner Edge

Nearside Rear Has Child Seat Fitted Unable To Examine Seat Belt

Offside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Both Edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TLC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc 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 A22 TLC, 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 TLC registered?

A22 TLC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is A22 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 TLC 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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