2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.5L Diesel · MIB 804

The Mercedes-Benz ML presented a valid MOT pass on 30 March 2026 at 173,013 miles, confirming roadworthy status at that date. A failure logged the same day at identical mileage listed no defects, pointing to a procedural anomaly rather than mechanical fault. Maintenance trend across the recorded history stays stable, with every examination from 29 August 2023 onward recording no defects or advisories. The vehicle is fourteen years old with 173,013 recorded miles, averaging roughly 12,358 miles per year, a high figure for its age. In the August 2023 test at 154,108 miles the tester noted no defects. By the September 2024 test at 161,094 miles the odometer reflected modest annual use. The April 2025 examination at 164,985 miles and the March 2026 pass at 173,013 miles show consistent accumulation near the long-term mean. No extended lapses in testing occur, though the interval from September 2024 to April 2025 shortened to six months before returning to an eleven-month cycle. Despite the clean MOT ledger, high mileage and age demand physical scrutiny of wear-prone components. The buyer should examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints for deterioration not yet flagged. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for wear and binding after prolonged service. Structural integrity checks beneath the chassis and wheel arches for corrosion remain prudent on a 2012 vehicle. The absence of recorded advisories suggests previous owners met statutory upkeep, yet the unexplained March 2026 failure with no defects hints at administrative correction rather than neglect.