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AA11 SCO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA11 SCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 99,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wait for light. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads, both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Trays.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE!! (5.2.3 (e))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 89,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 78,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Nov 2020 74,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,332 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on both edges. (Tracking required with new tyres.) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,951 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount leaking oil. (burst) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 49,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Inner lower arm bushes excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mount leaking oil. (burst) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 22,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,019 miles

both front tyres slightly worn

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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AA11 SCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AA11 SCO, 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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AA11 SCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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