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NU12 VUO

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,320 mi
Last recorded107,320 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 VUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 98,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 83,801 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced inner sidelight rear intensity reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside rear lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,440 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,029 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 58,150 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,093 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2017 47,353 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 47,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 38,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,346 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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NU12 VUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NU12 VUO, 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 NU12 VUO registered?

NU12 VUO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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The MOT history for NU12 VUO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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