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N12 CAN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 CAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,931 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,442 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 43,092 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 43,091 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot be opened from inside or outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MERCEDES-BENZ ML J50HLY has outstanding recalls

Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,993 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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N12 CAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey 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 N12 CAN, 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 N12 CAN registered?

N12 CAN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is N12 CAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 CAN 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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