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Mercedes-Benz ML

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc

A12 TCXMOT history

A12 TCX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 8 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2021 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2022.

A12 TCX black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2021
Mileage
202,444 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 TCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2021
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

A12 TCX was last recorded at 202,444 miles on 30 Jun 2022, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,850 miles · 22 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
1,594 miles
Average per year
9,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,444 miles
  • 2020 – 200,850 miles
  • 2018 – 189,801 miles
  • 2017 – 180,170 miles
  • 2016 – 166,021 miles
  • 2015 – 144,323 miles
  • 2014 – 127,878 miles
  • 2013 – 127,528 miles
  • 2012 – 106,934 miles
  • 2011 – 98,858 miles
  • 2009 – 83,692 miles
  • 2008 – 66,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,444 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,444 miles (+1,594)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,444 miles
    Test number
    423719758091
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass200,850 miles (+11,049)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    200,850 miles
    Test number
    118634444894
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has slight noise when turned

  3. Pass189,801 miles (+9,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,801 miles
    Test number
    316006805467
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,170 miles (+14,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    180,170 miles
    Test number
    814827726256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight smoke

  5. Pass166,021 miles (+21,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    166,021 miles
    Test number
    943460908229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass144,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    357569494095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Fail144,323 miles (+16,445)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    332210891683
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass127,878 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,878 miles
    Test number
    455293704380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,866 miles (+338)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    126252304377
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass127,528 miles (+20,594)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    127,528 miles
    Test number
    518300953215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,934 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    776672052215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,858 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,858 miles
    Test number
    399988281182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,856 miles (+722)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    797101481017
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  14. Fail98,134 miles (+14,442)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,134 miles
    Test number
    646652651065
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have slight wear.

  15. Pass83,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    910641259300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,692 miles (+17,165)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    633979949373
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass66,527 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    874255928345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A12 TCX

Does A12 TCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 TCX expired on 21 Feb 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 TCX?
The MOT on A12 TCX expired on 21 Feb 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 TCX done?
A12 TCX was recorded at 202,444 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2022, an average of 9,989 miles a year.
Has A12 TCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 TCX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on A12 TCX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 TCX find?
A12 TCX failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2022 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; central rear seat belt buckle missing; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault, and 15 more.

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