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A8 WMA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 116,675 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Unit on Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 108,541 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 108,538 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2025 126,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 126,830 miles

Front Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Service brake lagging in operation and rear and pedal going to floor under foot pressure (1.2.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached subframe rear mountings both sides (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 97,768 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended anchor (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated center mount (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 93,427 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken out of place and dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,572 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 109,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,409 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2021 103,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 103,071 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,181 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 85,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four wearing low 255/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019
Fail 1 Jul 2019

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

both front to rears

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 85,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,215 miles

engine cover fitted preventing full inspectuion

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,638 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,940 miles

under side covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 43,916 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

floor and engine under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 40,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,377 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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A8 WMA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 A8 WMA, 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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A8 WMA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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