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RLA 36

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,923 mi
Last recorded82,923 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLA 36
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 82,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 79,712 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 63,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 44,671 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,427 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 18,371 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,240 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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RLA 36 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RLA 36, 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 RLA 36?

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What year was RLA 36 registered?

RLA 36 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is RLA 36 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLA 36 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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