2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 2.1L Diesel · CH53 DMH
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 96,464 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CH53 DMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 96,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH53 DMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ml (CH53 DMH) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
CH53 DMH Mileage History
- 31/10/202376,102 mi
- 09/11/202376,129 mi+27 mi
- 03/07/202476,943 mi+814 mi
- 27/06/202587,076 mi+10,133 mi
- 24/06/202696,464 mi+9,388 mi
Average of roughly 7,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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