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EA61 NPU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,511 mi
Last recorded102,511 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 NPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 102,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,142 miles

under tray covers fitted time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,357 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner tread, almost to cord. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner tread, almost to cord - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner tread, almost to cord. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner tread, almost to cord - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,152 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,516 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,841 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 40,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 14,871 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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EA61 NPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EA61 NPU, 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 EA61 NPU registered?

EA61 NPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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