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2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,461 mi
Last recorded114,461 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 114,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 117,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 117,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 102,656 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,927 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 92,927 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,305 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 84,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 87,302 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,149 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 76,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,007 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,709 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,508 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 64,508 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,275 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2018 61,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,169 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 48,211 miles

Both headlamp aims are on lower limit

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

No emission registered

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,770 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,629 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,539 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 29,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,316 miles

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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C2 NEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C2 NEW, 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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C2 NEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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