2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · R222 SSO
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 141,935 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R222 SSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 141,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R222 SSO 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 (R222 SSO) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R222 SSO Mileage History
- 30/11/2023131,801 mi
- 11/07/2024133,229 mi+1,428 mi
- 23/07/2024133,236 mi+7 mi
- 25/07/2025137,920 mi+4,684 mi
- 29/07/2026141,935 mi+4,015 mi
Average of roughly 3,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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