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C12 RLA

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,356 mi
Last recorded136,356 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 136,356 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 136,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,793 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 124,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 118,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 118,287 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 109,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 27 May 2021 95,338 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 88,426 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 88,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,511 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,745 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C12 RLA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C12 RLA, 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.

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What year was C12 RLA registered?

C12 RLA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is C12 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 RLA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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