2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · SC54 FFF
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 82,665 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,665 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.
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SC54 FFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 82,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC54 FFF Mileage History
- 09/11/202265,762 mi
- 20/11/202372,834 mi+7,072 mi
- 19/11/202477,602 mi+4,768 mi
- 21/11/202477,605 mi+3 mi
- 20/11/202582,665 mi+5,060 mi
Average of roughly 5,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC54 FFF 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 (SC54 FFF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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