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CR62 STY

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR62 STY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 131,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 125,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 117,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 113,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,019 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 84,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 75,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,251 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing

Offside Rear tyre inside wall damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 45,610 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CR62 STY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CR62 STY, 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

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What year was CR62 STY registered?

CR62 STY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is CR62 STY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR62 STY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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