2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · EAR 5
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2012. Recorded mileage 58,913 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2987cc
EAR 5 Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 58,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EAR 5 Mileage History
- 23/06/201523,871 mi
- 08/07/201629,412 mi+5,541 mi
- 07/07/201733,567 mi+4,155 mi
- 06/07/201837,081 mi+3,514 mi
- 09/07/201941,436 mi+4,355 mi
- 12/11/202045,029 mi+3,593 mi
- 12/11/202146,756 mi+1,727 mi
- 15/11/202248,669 mi+1,913 mi
- 02/02/202452,763 mi+4,094 mi
- 06/02/202555,909 mi+3,146 mi
- 02/02/202658,911 mi+3,002 mi
- 06/02/202658,913 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,298 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
EAR 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ml (EAR 5) between June 2015 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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