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CJ55 TAN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 86,026 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 86,023 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 79,324 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,797 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,879 miles

the vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2018 66,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,380 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 12,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,927 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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CJ55 TAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJ55 TAN, 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 CJ55 TAN registered?

CJ55 TAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is CJ55 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ55 TAN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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