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R40 COU

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,964 mi
Last recorded70,964 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 70,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,291 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,205 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 52,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,013 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,286 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,547 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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R40 COU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in White 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 R40 COU, 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 R40 COU?

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What year was R40 COU registered?

R40 COU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is R40 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 COU 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.

Does R40 COU have outstanding finance?

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