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DC51 LOW

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,141 mi
Last recorded55,141 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,141 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 52,718 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,962 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,179 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,627 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 38,507 miles

under tray's and engine cover's fitted covering some item's. slight oil leak from gearbox.

Fail 10 Jan 2019 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray's and engine cover's fitted covering some item's. slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,737 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 23,087 miles

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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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DC51 LOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver 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 DC51 LOW, 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 DC51 LOW registered?

DC51 LOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is DC51 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC51 LOW 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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