2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · HN12 AYD
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 161,305 km. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 161,305 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN12 AYD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 161,305 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HN12 AYD MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz Ml (HN12 AYD) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HN12 AYD Odometer History
- 25/05/202279,400 mi
- 30/06/202385,870 mi+6,470 mi
- 20/05/2025161,301 km
- 23/05/2025161,305 km+4 km
Average of roughly 27,347 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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