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EC06 BUC

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,653 mi
Last recorded181,653 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC06 BUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 181,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 176,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 162,054 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,927 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 146,927 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,159 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 118,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,592 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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EC06 BUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EC06 BUC, 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 EC06 BUC registered?

EC06 BUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is EC06 BUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC06 BUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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