2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 3.0L Diesel · YP12 HBE
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 117,105 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ ML
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP12 HBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 117,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP12 HBE 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 (YP12 HBE) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
YP12 HBE Mileage History
- 22/09/2022105,277 mi
- 21/10/2023111,835 mi+6,558 mi
- 25/10/2024113,892 mi+2,057 mi
- 03/11/2025116,108 mi+2,216 mi
- 11/06/2026117,105 mi+997 mi
Average of roughly 3,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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