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R2 UFC

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,236 mi
Last recorded133,236 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 133,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light on tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 129,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 113,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 108,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,760 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,389 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 94,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 83,989 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 83,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,002 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,128 miles

undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2015 60,008 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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R2 UFC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 R2 UFC, 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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R2 UFC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is R2 UFC safe to buy?

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