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MU51 CLS

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,534 mi
Last recorded59,534 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 59,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,816 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,853 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,813 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 48,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,179 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,655 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,812 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MU51 CLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MU51 CLS, 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

How do I check the history of MU51 CLS?

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What year was MU51 CLS registered?

MU51 CLS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is MU51 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 CLS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MU51 CLS have outstanding finance?

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