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BU52 KEU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,979 mi
Last recorded169,979 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 169,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 150,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,343 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,259 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 97,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,898 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 136,833 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit .......

Fail 27 Feb 2020 136,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s/f tyre close to limit .......

Pass 2 Mar 2019 69,347 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 67,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,552 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,844 miles

CHILD SEAT ON N/S/R ADULT SEAT

ENGINRE CONERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Dec 2015 43,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WIPERS NOT CHECKED (8.2.3)

CHILD SEAT ON N/S/R ADULT SEAT

ENGINRE CONERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
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BU52 KEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 KEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU52 KEU?

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What year was BU52 KEU registered?

BU52 KEU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BU52 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 KEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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